Youlgreave
Encyclopedia
Youlgreave or Youlgrave is a village
in the Derbyshire
Peak District
, lying on the River Bradford
, four kilometres south of Bakewell
. Both spellings are used on different local signposts and on different maps. The name possibly derives from "yellow grove" (the ore mined being yellow in colour), though was historically called "Giolgrave". The village is locally known as "Pommie".
The population of the parish in 1991 was 1256.
as belonging to Henry de Ferrers
and being worth sixteen shillings. It has a mediaeval parish church
with a 12th-century font
.
In 1932 five of six miners working on a ventilation fan at Mawstone Mine were killed after an explosion filled the gallery with carbon monoxide. The sixth miner was able to reach the surface and raise the alarm. A rescue party of two workers and the mine manager descended into the mine, but were themselves killed by the fumes. Although Mawstone Mine was eventually closed, a water supply for the village is still obtained from this site.
, Youlgreave is a popular destination for hikers
. The Limestone Way
passes through Bradford Dale, immediately south of the village. Langley Park School for Boys
owns a building in the village, which is used for school trips
, with students taking part in various local sporting activities, and a visit to nearby Alton Towers
.
The Youlgreave Festival
, first founded in 2001, is becoming an increasingly popular event, offering local artists and musicians a chance to showcase their talents.
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
in the 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...
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....
, lying on the River Bradford
River Bradford
The River Bradford is a river in Peak District National Park in England. Its source is near Middleton-by-Youlgrave and after passing below Youlgreave it joins the River Lathkill at Alport...
, four kilometres south of Bakewell
Bakewell
Bakewell is a small market town in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England, deriving its name from 'Beadeca's Well'. It is the only town included in the Peak District National Park, and is well known for the local confection Bakewell Pudding...
. Both spellings are used on different local signposts and on different maps. The name possibly derives from "yellow grove" (the ore mined being yellow in colour), though was historically called "Giolgrave". The village is locally known as "Pommie".
The population of the parish in 1991 was 1256.
History
Youlgreave was mentioned in the Domesday bookDomesday 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...
as belonging to Henry de Ferrers
Henry de Ferrers
Henry de Ferrers was a Norman soldier from a noble family who took part in the conquest of England and is believed to have fought at the Battle of Hastings of 1066 and, in consequence, was rewarded with much land in the subdued nation.His elder brother William fell in the battle. William and Henri...
and being worth sixteen shillings. It has a mediaeval parish church
Parish church
A parish church , in Christianity, is the church which acts as the religious centre of a parish, the basic administrative unit of episcopal churches....
with a 12th-century font
Baptismal font
A baptismal font is an article of church furniture or a fixture used for the baptism of children and adults.-Aspersion and affusion fonts:...
.
In 1932 five of six miners working on a ventilation fan at Mawstone Mine were killed after an explosion filled the gallery with carbon monoxide. The sixth miner was able to reach the surface and raise the alarm. A rescue party of two workers and the mine manager descended into the mine, but were themselves killed by the fumes. Although Mawstone Mine was eventually closed, a water supply for the village is still obtained from this site.
Tourism
Due to its scenic location in the Peak DistrictPeak 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....
, Youlgreave is a popular destination for hikers
Hiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
. The Limestone Way
Limestone Way
The Limestone Way is a long-distance bridleway in Derbyshire, England. It runs through the White Peak of the Peak District National Park, from Castleton south east to Rocester over the county boundary in Staffordshire. It originally ran to Matlock, but was diverted to its current, longer route to...
passes through Bradford Dale, immediately south of the village. Langley Park School for Boys
Langley Park School for Boys
Langley Park School for Boys is a boys' comprehensive secondary school in Beckenham in the London Borough of Bromley, with a mixed-gender sixth form...
owns a building in the village, which is used for school trips
Field trip
A field trip or excursion, known as school trip in the UK and school tour in Ireland, is a journey by a group of people to a place away from their normal environment...
, with students taking part in various local sporting activities, and a visit to nearby Alton Towers
Alton Towers
Alton Towers is a theme park and resort located in Staffordshire, England. It attracts around 2.7 million visitors per year making it the most visited theme park in the United Kingdom. Alton Towers is also the 9th most visited theme park in Europe...
.
The Youlgreave Festival
Youlgreave Festival
Youlgreave Festival is an annual event held in the village of Youlgreave situated in the heart of the Peak District. Started in 2001 by local entrepreneur Philip Wildbore as a community event, hosted by the local parish council on the playing fields...
, first founded in 2001, is becoming an increasingly popular event, offering local artists and musicians a chance to showcase their talents.