Alport

Settlement in Derbyshire Derbyshire Dales

England

Alport

Alport is a quaint village nestled in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales, located in the East Midlands region of England. It is situated in the Amber Valley district, approximately 9 miles northwest of the county town of Derby. The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside and rolling hills, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Alport is known for its peaceful atmosphere and charming traditional architecture. The village features a collection of stone cottages, many of which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries, giving it a timeless and idyllic feel. The village's small population contributes to its close-knit community spirit, and residents take pride in maintaining the village's historic character.

One of the notable attractions in Alport is the St. Catherine's Church, a historic place of worship that dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and showcases impressive architectural features, including a Norman tower and a beautiful stained glass window.

For those seeking outdoor activities, Alport offers a range of opportunities. The surrounding countryside provides ample trails for hiking and cycling, with stunning views of the Peak District National Park. Additionally, the nearby Carsington Water reservoir offers various water sports, including sailing, windsurfing, and fishing.

Overall, Alport is a charming village that offers a peaceful retreat from the bustling cities. Its natural beauty, rich history, and warm community make it an appealing destination for visitors and a cherished home for its residents.

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Alport Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.177131/-1.669306 or Grid Reference SK2264. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Broadmeadow Shaft

Adjacent to the cottages here, which were once the offices of the Alport Mining Company, can be seen a large mound which marks the site of the Broadmeadow Shaft on the Alport mines. This company was an amalgamation of various separate mining concerns and operated the very rich lead mines of this area. They were classed as the most heavily watered mines in the country and suffered from inflows of more than 6000 gallons a minute. Consequently, heavy pumping was necessary, chiefly by water pressure engines which used a column of water to power them. The well known Cornish engineer, Richard Trevithick was consulted and he was responsible for the first of many such underground machines within this region. Water to power the engine in this shaft was taken from the River Lathkill and over Alport village in wooden launders and then by a tunnel to the shaft. All the pumped water, along with that used by the engines (of which there were upwards of seven scattered throughout the workings) was drained away by the deep Hillcarr Sough, a tunnel driven from the River Derwent near Darley Dale.

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Cottages in Stanton in Peak

Near the bottom of the long thin village.

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Field at Stanton in Peak

Right at the bottom of the village.

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Stanton in Peak

From the bottom of the village looking up. The spire of Holy Trinity Church is seen but the village continues quite a long way past that.

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Stanton in Peak

The village pub, the Flying Childers, is straight ahead, and the spire of Holy Trinity Church is behind.

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Grave of John Millington, railway navvy, Youlgreave Churchyard

During the construction of the Midland Railway near Haddon Hall in 1861 a tunnel was insisted upon by the Duke of Rutland so that the line could not be seen from the hall. A part of this tunnel collapsed during construction on 2nd July 1861 killing five workers. The grave of one of these can be found in the churchyard. The inscription reads: "In memory of John Millington of Stanton, killed by the falling of an arch on the railway near Haddon Hall, July 2nd 1861 aged 46 years". Reference to his 6 year old daughter is also on the stone whose body rests in Warrick churchyard, Ruthin, North Wales.

Richard Bird