Monument record MDR5149 - Hermitage (site of), Moorwood, Ashover, South Wingfield or Brackenfield
Type and Period (1)
- HERMITAGE (RELIGIOUS) (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
SK 3656. Moorwood Moor, South Wingfield. Referred to in the early 13th century as 'bosco de Morwde ubi quondam heremite solebant habitare'. Possibly the same hermit as is referred to in the place-name Elmit Land (in Ashover), possibly from 'le Hermite Ker', documented in 1319, meaning 'hermit's marsh'. (1)
In a charter dated between 1204 and 1235, the Abbot and Convent of Dale granted Richard Venator (Hunter) the "landa in bosco de Morwde, ubi quondam heremite solebant habitare" (the 'landa' in Moorwood where formerly hermits used to dwell). There is also a reference to lands in Ashover called in 1319 'le Hermite Ker', the Hermit Marsh. (2)
At Morewood, in Ashover, was a hermitage, before 1235. Patron noted as Dale Abbey. (3)
The Postal Authorities at Ashover identified Morewood (or Moorwood) as falling between Ashover and Brackenfield (SK 3659). (4)
No further information was gained in field investigation. (5)
Perhaps the hermitage is more likely to refer to Moorwood Moor in South Wingfield parish than Ashover. (6)
Sources/Archives (7)
- <1> SDR13112 Bibliographic reference: Cameron, K. 1959. 'The Place-Names of Derbyshire, Part II', English Place-Name Society. p 196, 335.
- <2> SDR10810 Index: North Derbyshire Archaeological Trust (NDAT). North Derbyshire Archaeological Trust Index: 3087. 3087.
- <3> SDR19401 Article in serial: Addy, S. 1917. 'Ashover and the Wheatcrofts', Derbyshire Archaeological Journal. Vol. 39, pp 109-153. p 115.
- <3> SDR321 Bibliographic reference: Clay, R. 1914. Hermitages and Anchorites of England.
- <4> SDR6256 Personal Observation: F1 FDC 18-NOV-59.
- <5> SDR6630 Personal Observation: F2 WCW 24-MAY-60.
- <6> SDR19745 Unpublished document: Edwards, D. 2006. Notes on various SMR entries compiled during research for the new Victoria County History.
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Location
| Grid reference | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHOVER, NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
| Civil Parish | BRACKENFIELD, NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
| Civil Parish | SOUTH WINGFIELD, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (2)
- EDR1221
- EDR1358
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Record last edited
May 28 2015 8:53AM