Middleton-by-Youlgreave

Coordinates: 53°10′N 1°43′W / 53.16°N 1.71°W / 53.16; -1.71

Middleton
in 2003
Middleton  Middleton shown within Derbyshire
District	Derbyshire Dales
Shire county	Derbyshire
Region	East Midlands
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	BAKEWELL
Postcode district	DE45
Dialling code	01629
Police	Derbyshire
Fire	Derbyshire
Ambulance	East Midlands
EU Parliament	East Midlands
UK Parliament	West Derbyshire
List of places: UK • England • Derbyshire

Middleton, often known as Middleton-by-Youlgreave or Middleton-by-Youlgrave to distinguish it from nearby Middleton-by-Wirksworth, is a village in the Peak District, Derbyshire, England. It lies south west of Youlgreave, above the River Bradford. Its main industries are farming and tourism.

History

This manor was mentioned in the Domesday book as belonging to Henry de Ferrers^[1]; it included a mill and was worth sixteen shillings^[2].

The village grew up during the Middle Ages. Middleton Castle, a fortified manor house, was built in the early seventeenth century, and saw some fighting during the English Civil War. Christopher Fulwood attempted to raise a Royalist force from his base in the Castle, but on 16 November 1643, Roundhead troops raided the house and killed Fulwood. The Castle now lies in ruins.

The settlement's present appearance dates from the early nineteenth century. Thomas Bateman rebuilt the entire village in the 1820s, incorporating the mullioned windows of earlier buildings to retain something of its traditional appearance. The small parish church also dates from this period, and Bateman rebuilt Middleton Hall as his own residence.

Bateman's grandson, the archaeologist also named Thomas Bateman, lived in the village, and built Lomberdale Hall as his residence.

An annual well dressing takes place in the village, and the village hosts an annual musical festival, showcasing local musicians every summer. Arbor Low lies two miles west of Middleton.

References

1. ^ Henry was given a large number of manors in Derbyshire including Doveridge, Linton, Pilsbury and Cowley.
2. ^ Domesday Book: A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 2003. ISBN 0-14-143994-7 p.748

External links

• Peak District Online: Middleton-by-Youlgreave
• Derbyshire UK: Middleton by Youlgrave
• Middleton-by-Youlgreave.co.uk