Site record MDR15039 - Site of Possible Second World War Internment Camp, West of Over Hide Farm, Hartington Nether Quarter

Former site of possible Second World War internment camp, west of Over Hide Farm, Hartington Nether Quarter, some buildings still standing. A local resident supplied the following information: 'Buildings used for housing Italian prisoners of war during World War II. The outline of associated gardens are also still visible. Quite a lot remains, but there is some concern over recent neglect [in 2014]. Gardens, which are believed to have been created by the prisoners, can be seen from the vantage point of the Tissington Trail running alongside the site. (1-2) Note that this description cannot yet be corroborated by other sources. Eight buildings remain standing.