Chesterfield, Derbyshire - Wikipedia
WEBHistory. Chesterfield was in the Hundred of Scarsdale. The town received its market charter in 1204 from King John, which constituted the town as a free borough, granting the burgesses of Chesterfield the privileges of those of Nottingham and Derby. [2] . In 1266, the Battle of Chesterfield saw a band of rebel barons defeated by a royalist army.
A History of Chesterfield - Local Histories
WEBMar 14, 2021 · Chesterfield began as a Roman fort, which was built around 70 AD. However, by the early 2nd century the area was pacified and the Romans moved on. The old fort was abandoned. However, the Roman fort gave its name to Chesterfield. However, by the 10th century, a village had grown up at Chesterfield.
Story of Chesterfield | Destination Chesterfield
WEBThe story of Chesterfield has been over 2,000 years in the making. From its roots as a Roman fort close to the very edge of the Roman Empire its excellent transport links helped it become a prosperous market town in the Middle …
Chesterfield | Market Town, Derbyshire, Peak District | Britannica
WEBApr 21, 2024 · The ancient borough and market town received boosts to industrialization following the construction of the canal from Chesterfield to the River Trent (1777) and the Midland Railway (1841). George Stephenson, locomotive maker and railway engineer, lived and died in Chesterfield and assessed the commercial potential of local coal and …
History and Heritage - Visit Chesterfield
WEBHistory in Chesterfield Area goes even further back, more than 12,000 years ago to the Ice Age when Stone Age people fought for survival. The limestone crags at Creswell, honeycombed with caves, made popular camping sites for our ancient ancestors who came to hunt mammoth, bison and reindeer. But they left us more than their ivory and stone ...
Old Photos & Film Of Chesterfield, Derbyshire - Local History …
WEBEnjoy a glimpse of history through old images of Chesterfield, in Derbyshire, England, UK. Once an important part of the industrial midlands, the large market town of Chesterfield in Derbyshire sits near the Peak District National Park and retains many of its historic buildings.
Chronology 4: 1900 to 1999 – Chesterfield & District Local History …
WEBTo the introduction. 1 – Early History to 1599 (This section has been thoroughly revised and was first published in July 2023). 2 – 1600 to 1799 (This section was last revised in March 2023 – but we are working on a completely …
Chesterfield, Derbyshire - genealogy heraldry and history
WEBHistorical Description. Chesterfield, an old market and union town, a municipal borough, and a parish in Derbyshire.
Chesterfield, Derbyshire Genealogy • FamilySearch
WEBFeb 14, 2024 · Guide to Chesterfield, Derbyshire ancestry, family history, and genealogy: parish registers, transcripts, census records, birth records, marriage records, and death records.
Chesterfield, Derbyshire - Wikiwand
WEBIt has been traced to a transitory Roman fort of the 1st century CE. The name of the later Anglo-Saxon village comes from the Old English ceaster (Roman fort) and feld (pasture). It has a sizeable street market three days a week.
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