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Hayfield, Derbyshire Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Hayfield, Derbyshire

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Hayfield, Derbyshire history

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Some kind of settlement has been in existence in Hayfield since Roman times, and possibly before. It is thought to have existed in the area since the Roman times of Roman times.

Early history

Hayfield lies on the line of a Roman road from Buxton (Aqua Arnemetia) to Glossop (Ardotalia) It is also on an important former packhorse route between Cheshire and Yorkshire . The area was once woodland but this was largely cleared, allowing for sheep farming, although the soil was not good enough for arable farming .

The Industrial Revolution to the present day

Hayfield became known for spinning, weaving and calico printing during the Industrial Revolution . During the 16th century, Cutler’s Green was known for cutlery trade . Hayfield and surrounding areas were also home to several paper mills . In 1868 a branch railway line was built linking Hayfield to Manchester .

Churches in the area

St John’s Methodist Church dates from 1782 . It claims to be the 13th Methodist church built and was visited by John Wesley, who may well have opened the church personally . Methodism was prominent in the area and lead to the building of several other churches .

The Mass Trespass

A mile east of the village is the confluence of the rivers Sett and Kinder at Bowden Bridge (a packhorse bridge) from where rights-of-way lead past Kinder Reservoir (built 1911) and on to Kinder Scout plateau .

Modern Hayfield

Hayfield is no longer an industrial town and nowadays is considered a thriving Peak District village . In the 2001 Census, the parish had 2,852 residents, across 1,205 households (2,164 of those residents living in the village itself) Many residents work outside of Hayfield in nearby Stockport and Manchester, or in neighbouring towns and villages .

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13 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Hayfield, Derbyshire places to visit

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Hayfield, Derbyshire has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Hayfield, Derbyshire’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Hayfield, Derbyshire’s information audio spots:

St Matthew’s Church, Hayfield St Matthew’s Church, Hayfield, Derbyshire, is a Grade II listed building . The church is built in local gritstone ashlar in an Early English Gothic style . It is also adjoined by a small church hall dating from 1977, erected over part of the graveyard .

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