Derwent
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Derwent derives from the Brythonic
term Derventio, meaning "valley thick with oak
s". It may refer to:
United Kingdom
Canada
Brythonic languages
The Brythonic or Brittonic languages form one of the two branches of the Insular Celtic language family, the other being Goidelic. The name Brythonic was derived by Welsh Celticist John Rhys from the Welsh word Brython, meaning an indigenous Briton as opposed to an Anglo-Saxon or Gael...
term Derventio, meaning "valley thick with oak
Oak
An oak is a tree or shrub in the genus Quercus , of which about 600 species exist. "Oak" may also appear in the names of species in related genera, notably Lithocarpus...
s". It may refer to:
Places
Australia- Derwent River (Tasmania)Derwent River (Tasmania)The Derwent is a river in Tasmania, Australia. It was named after the River Derwent, Cumbria by British Commodore John Hayes who explored it in 1793. The name is Brythonic Celtic for "valley thick with oaks"....
- Derwent Valley Council
- Electoral division of DerwentElectoral division of DerwentThe Electoral division of Derwent is one of the fifteen electorates or 'seats' in the Tasmanian Legislative Council. It is situated in the south of the state and is named after the Derwent River.The last boundary redistribution occurred in 2008...
, Tasmania
United Kingdom
- Derwent CollegeDerwent CollegeDerwent College is a college of the University of York, one of the first two colleges to be opened following the university's inception. It was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on 22 October 1965...
, University of York - Derwent, DerbyshireDerwent, DerbyshireDerwent is a village 'drowned' under the Ladybower Reservoir in Derbyshire, England. The village of Ashopton, Derwent Woodlands church and Derwent Hall were also 'drowned' in the construction of the reservoir. There is no formal memorial to any of the villages...
- Derwent WaterDerwent WaterDerwentwater is one of the principal bodies of water in the Lake District National Park in north west England. It lies wholly within the Borough of Allerdale, in the county of Cumbria....
, Lake District - River Derwent, County Durham
- River Derwent, CumbriaRiver Derwent, CumbriaThe Derwent is a river in the Lake District of the county of Cumbria in the north of England. The name Derwent is derived from a Celtic word for "oak trees"....
- River Derwent, DerbyshireRiver Derwent, DerbyshireThe Derwent is a river in the county of Derbyshire, England. It is 66 miles long and is a tributary of the River Trent which it joins south of Derby. For half its course, the river flows through the Peak District....
- River Derwent, YorkshireRiver Derwent, YorkshireThe Derwent is a river in Yorkshire in the north of England. It is used for water abstraction, leisure and sporting activities and effluent disposal as well as being of significant importance as the site of several nature reserves...
- Upper Derwent ValleyUpper Derwent ValleyThe Upper Derwent Valley is an area of the Peak District National Park in England. It largely lies in Derbyshire, but its north eastern area lies in Sheffield, South Yorkshire...
- Derwent Park (Rowlands Gill)Derwent Park (Rowlands Gill)Derwent Park is situated in Rowlands Gill, Tyne and Wear, England. The park is often incorrectly called Rowlands Gill Park as a result. The park has a caravan site and has many play areas for children. Fishing on the River Derwent, which runs through the park, is priced at £2.50 per permit. The...
Canada
- Derwent, AlbertaDerwent, AlbertaDerwent is a hamlet in central Alberta, Canada within the County of Two Hills No. 21. It is located on Highway 45, approximately north of Vermilion.Derwent dissolved from village status to become a hamlet on September 1, 2010...
- Derwent, Thames Centre, Ontario
Vehicles
- Derwent (locomotive)Derwent (locomotive)Derwent is an 0-6-0 steam locomotive built in 1845 by William and Alfred Kitching for the Stockton and Darlington Railway . It is preserved at Darlington Railway Centre and Museum.-Design:...
, steam locomotive - HMS DerwentHMS DerwentThree ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Derwent: was a Cruizer class brig-sloop launched in 1807 and sold in 1817. was a River class destroyer launched in 1903 and sunk by a mine in 1917. was a Hunt class destroyer launched in 1940. She was damaged by a torpedo in 1943 and not...
, one of three warships of the Royal Navy - HMAS DerwentHMAS DerwentOne ship and one shore base of the Royal Australian Navy have been named HMAS Derwent, for the Derwent River in Tasmania., a naval base in Tasmania, renamed in 1942 to avoid confusion with ., a River class destroyer escort which entered service in 1964, left service in 1994, and was sunk as an...
, a naval base and a warship of the Royal Australian Navy
Companies
- Derwent Cumberland Pencil CompanyDerwent Cumberland Pencil CompanyThe Derwent Cumberland Pencil Company is a manufacturer of pencils and other stationery. The business began in 1832, and is well-known in Cumbria. The company was bought by Acco UK , and became a brand of their product range....
- Derwent LondonDerwent LondonDerwent London is a leading British-based property investment and development business. It is headquartered in London and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.-History:...
, commercial developer in London - Derwent Capital MarketsDerwent Capital MarketsDerwent Capital Markets Ltd is an investment boutique that specialises in trading financial derivatives. The company was founded in 2008 by co-owner Paul Hawtin. Derwent Capital Market's registered office is in Mayfair....
, hedge fund in London