Site record MDR4917 - Old Wigwell: possible deserted Medieval village

Type and Period (2)

DESERTED SETTLEMENT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
DESERTED SETTLEMENT (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

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None recorded

Full Description

[Centred SK 303547] A possible D.M.V. site is indicated by the field name "Old Wigwell" (1) Nothing to be seen on A.P's. (2) There is no ground evidence of depopulation in the vicinity of "Old Wigwell". (3) No change. (4) Additional source. (5)

Sources/Archives (6)

<1a> SDR15332 Map:
<1> SDR6277 Bibliographic reference:
<2> SDR595 Aerial Photograph: 1945. 106G/UK. 637. 11.8.45. 3033-4..
<3> SDR6551 Bibliographic reference:
<4> SDR6651 Personal Observation: F3 BHS 07-JUN-66.
<5> SDR11194 Index: NDAT. 2095. 2095.

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Grid reference	SK 302 546 (point) Centre
Civil Parish	WIRKSWORTH, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE

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Related Events/Activities (3)

EDR874
EDR1040
EDR1425

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Record last edited

Sep 15 2026 11:28AM