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

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Matlock, Derbyshire history

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The name Matlock derives from the Old English mæthel (or mæðel), meaning assembly or speech, and āc, meaning oak tree; thus Matlock means ‘moot-oak’, an oak tree where meetings are held. It was a collection of villages in Wirksworth Hundred until thermal springs were discovered in 1698. The population increased rapidly in the 1800s, largely because of the popular hydros that were being built.

Matlock, Derbyshire geography / climate

Natural physical features

The main physical features of the Matlock area are the hills and watercourses. The height of the town (above mean level) varies from 91m at Causeway Lane (in the valley bottom) to 203m at the top of Wellington Street. Matlock is overlooked by Riber Castle at 260m from the south-east.

Geology

Derwent valley bottom forms boundary between sandstones and gritstones of Dark Peak and limestones of White Peak. There are igneous intrusions into the limestones to the south-west. This geology has been exploited by the quarrying and mining industries. Rare lead halide mineral called Matlockite was first discovered at nearby Bage Mine in the early 1800s.

The Dimple

Dimple, on the Ordnance Survey map, is named as Dimple on the western edge of the town. It is bounded on the north and east by Old Hackney Lane, Hurds Hollow, and Dimple Road, and on the south by Bakewell Road.

Flooding

The Derwent has occasionally flooded, including during November 2019 when large areas of England were affected. Large areas of the Derwent could be affected by flooding in November 2019.

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54 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Matlock, Derbyshire places to visit

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

St Mary the Virgin’s Church, South Darley St Mary the Virgin’s Church, South Darley is a Grade II listed parish church in Derbyshire. At the entrance to the churchyard is a memorial to the men from the parish who died in the two world wars.

St John the Baptist’s Church, Dethick St John the Baptist’s Church, Dethick is a Grade II* listed parish church in Derbyshire. The church was built in the 1930s.

Cromford Mill Cromford Mill is the world’s first water-powered cotton spinning mill, developed by Richard Arkwright in 1771. The mill structure is classified as a Grade I listed building. It is now the centrepiece of the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Willersley Castle Willersley Castle is a late 18th-century country mansion above the River Derwent at Cromford, Derbyshire. The Classical-style castellated house is three storeys with a seven-bay frontage, the central bay flanked by full-height round towers.

Masson Mill Masson Mill is situated on the west bank of the River Derwent in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire. It forms part of the Derwent Valley Mills, a World Heritage Site. Nearby is Willersley Castle, the house Richard Arkwright built for himself.

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