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Eckington - Derbyshire

Eckington , England

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Ten Roman coins discovered in December 2008, near Eckington Cemetery may be evidence of a Roman settlement or road in the area. The oldest of the silver and copper coins is from the reign of the emperor Domitian (AD 81 to 96) while the others are from the reigns of Trajan (AD 98 to 117) and Hadrian (AD 117 to 138).

Eckington is recorded in the Domesday Book in 1086 as Echintune, a manor given to Ralph Fitzhubert.  Some parts of the parish church of St Peter and St Paul date to 1100.

The Gothic Church of St Peter and St Paul has a massive tower and spire.

Location: 7m northeast of Chesterfield

Type:
Landmark

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URP status: Available (unclaimed)

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Eckington , England

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