- Carsington
Infobox UK place
country = England
static_latitude = 53.078
longitude = -1.627
map_type = Derbyshire
official_name = Carsington
population = 111
shire_district =Derbyshire Dales
shire_county =Derbyshire
region = East Midlands
constituency_westminster =
post_town = MATLOCK
postcode_district = DE4
postcode_area =DE
dial_code =
os_grid_reference = SK250534Carsington is a
village located in the middle of theDerbyshire Dales,England , it adjoins the hamlet ofHopton , close to the historic town ofWirksworth and village ofBrassington .Population - 111 [(1991 Census)]History
Carsington has a long history, including Roman occupation (an old Roman settlement now lies beneath the
reservoir ). In prehistoric times,woolly rhino s lived in the area; the remains of one such animal were discovered nearby in the "Dream Cave" adjacent to the Callow and Hopton end of Summer Lane in the late twentieth century. Full details of this are in Wirksworth Heritage Centre (linked to from Wirksworth's Wikipedia entry).Popular
Channel 4 archaeology seriesTime Team once visited Carsington to investigate the archaeology and ancient remains in the pastures, where they visited acave , discovered by Pegasus CC Nottingham, full of ancient human bones.Carsington today
Today, Carsington has one pub, the Miner's Arms; a primary school; the community is primarily composed of a strong commuter and retiree contingent to replace the traditional agricultural, mining and quarrying community.
Carsington Reservoir , opened in 1992, stores water from the River Derwent and is operated bySevern Trent Water . It is open all year for recreation, with an extensive cycle path, several bird hides, a water sports and sailing centre. Inside the visitor centre, there are a trail, several specialist shops and a café/restaurant.References
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