Mayfield, Staffordshire
Encyclopedia
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'. 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. 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.
(28 May 1779 – 25 February 1852), the Irish poet, singer, songwriter, and entertainer lived in Mayfield for a time.
Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Ashbourne is a small market town in the Derbyshire Dales, England. It has a population of 10,302.The town advertises itself as 'The Gateway to Dovedale'.- Local customs :...
in Derbyshire
Derbyshire
Derbyshire is a county in the East Midlands of England. A substantial portion of the Peak District National Park lies within Derbyshire. The northern part of Derbyshire overlaps with the Pennines, a famous chain of hills and mountains. The county contains within its boundary of approx...
, and about 9 miles from Uttoxeter
Uttoxeter
Uttoxeter is a historic market town in Staffordshire, in the West Midlands region of England. The current population is approximately 13,711, though new developments in the town will increase this figure. Uttoxeter lies close to the River Dove and is near the cities of Stoke-on-Trent, Derby and...
, situated in East Staffordshire
East Staffordshire
East Staffordshire is a local government district with borough status in Staffordshire in England. It has two main towns, Burton upon Trent, famous for its breweries, and Uttoxeter, for its racecourse....
.
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
Peak District
The Peak District is an upland area in central and northern England, lying mainly in northern Derbyshire, but also covering parts of Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, and South and West Yorkshire....
National Park.
Mayfield was mentioned in the Domesday Book
Domesday Book
Domesday Book , now held at The National Archives, Kew, Richmond upon Thames in South West London, is the record of the great survey of much of England and parts of Wales completed in 1086...
, 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'. 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. 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 MooreThomas Moore
Thomas Moore was an Irish poet, singer, songwriter, and entertainer, now best remembered for the lyrics of The Minstrel Boy and The Last Rose of Summer. He was responsible, with John Murray, for burning Lord Byron's memoirs after his death...
(28 May 1779 – 25 February 1852), the Irish poet, singer, songwriter, and entertainer lived in Mayfield for a time.