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The village is divided into Church Mayfield, Upper Mayfield and Middle Mayfield. It has a population of approximately 2000. It lies on the banks of the [[River Dove, Central England|River Dove]]. The village lies on the borders of the [[Peak District]] National Park. |
The village is divided into Church Mayfield, Upper Mayfield and Middle Mayfield. It has a population of approximately 2000. It lies on the banks of the [[River Dove, Central England|River Dove]]. The village lies on the borders of the [[Peak District]] National Park. |
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Mayfield was mentioned in the [[Domesday Book]], in which it was called 'Mavreveldt'. The name is possibly derived from the [[Old English]] for 'open land growing with madder' or perhaps, 'assembly open land'<ref> |
Mayfield was mentioned in the [[Domesday Book]], in which it was called 'Mavreveldt'. The name is possibly derived from the [[Old English]] for 'open land growing with madder' or perhaps, 'assembly open land'.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://kepn.nottingham.ac.uk/map/place/Staffordshire/Mayfield |title=Mayfield |work=Key To English Place Names|publisher= [[English Place Name Society]] |accessdate=9 May 2012}}</ref> |
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It was the scene of a siege during the retreat of [[Bonnie Prince Charlie]], who terrorised the local villagers, who took refuge in St John's church. The church still stands to this day, and several bullet holes reputedly from weapons fired during the siege can still be seen in some of the woodwork<ref name = ESBC>[http://www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk/Services/TouristInformation/Pages/TownsandVillagesMayfield.aspx Mayfield], ''East Staffordshire Borough Council website''</ref>. The church is originally Norman and dates from 1125, added to and rebuilt over the centuries. Mayfield is also the site of textile production. |
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The village has a Church of England primary school called Henry Prince First School. It opened in the 1860s; in 2005 a nursery was added. |
The village has a Church of England primary school called Henry Prince First School. It opened in the 1860s; in 2005 a nursery was added. |
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Revision as of 06:25, 9 May 2012
| Mayfield | |
|---|---|
| Population | 2,000 |
| OS grid reference | SK154448 |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ASHBOURNE |
| Postcode district | DE6 3 |
| Police | Staffordshire |
| Fire | Staffordshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
Mayfield is a village on the outskirts of Ashbourne in Derbyshire, and about 9 miles from Uttoxeter, situated in East Staffordshire.
The village is divided into Church Mayfield, Upper Mayfield and Middle Mayfield. It has a population of approximately 2000. It lies on the banks of the River Dove. The village lies on the borders of the Peak District National Park.
Mayfield was mentioned in the Domesday Book, in which it was called 'Mavreveldt'. The name is possibly derived from the Old English for 'open land growing with madder' or perhaps, 'assembly open land'.[1]
It was the scene of a siege during the retreat of Bonnie Prince Charlie, who terrorised the local villagers, who took refuge in St John's church. The church still stands to this day, and several bullet holes reputedly from weapons fired during the siege can still be seen in some of the woodwork[2]. The church is originally Norman and dates from 1125, added to and rebuilt over the centuries. Mayfield is also the site of textile production.
The village has a Church of England primary school called Henry Prince First School. It opened in the 1860s; in 2005 a nursery was added.
Notable residents
Thomas Moore (28 May 1779 – 25 February 1852), the Irish poet, singer, songwriter, and entertainer lived in Mayfield for a time. [2]
References
- ^ "Mayfield". Key To English Place Names. English Place Name Society. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
- ^ a b Mayfield, East Staffordshire Borough Council website