Abney, Derbyshire
| Abney | ||
|---|---|---|
Shire county | ||
| Region | ||
| Country | England | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom | |
| Post town | HOPE VALLEY | |
| Postcode district | S32 | |
| Dialling code | 01433 | |
| Police | Derbyshire | |
| Fire | Derbyshire | |
| Ambulance | East Midlands | |
Abney (Old English Abba's Island[1]) is a village in the English county of Derbyshire. The settlement was mentioned as Habenai in the Domesday book of 1086.[2] It was recorded as Abbeneia, Abbeney(a) and Abbeneye between 1200 and 1431, and as Abney from 1416.[2]
The village is too small to have its own amenities. The closest church, pub and shops are to be found in Eyam. The village was in the civil parish of Outseats, but in April 2015 the Outseats parish was merged with Hathersage parish, the latter name being used for the two combined parishes.
Notable residents
William Newton, poet, was born near Abney at Cockey Farm.[3]
References
- English Place Name Society at the University of Nottingham. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
- ^ ISBN 978-0521168557.
- ^ Dictionary of National Biography now in the public domain
External links
- www.peakdistrictinformation.com/towns/abney.php
Media related to Abney, Derbyshire at Wikimedia Commons- Abney in the Domesday Book
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