Abney, Derbyshire
Abney (Old English Abba's Island[1]) is a village in the English county of Derbyshire. The settlement was mentioned as 'Habenai' in the Domesday book. The village is too small to have its own amenities. The closest church, pub and shops are to be found in Eyam. The village was in the civil parish of Outseats, but in April 2015 the Outseats parish was merged with Hathersage parish, the latter name being used for the two combined parishes.
| Abney | |
|---|---|
 Abney village | |
  Abney Location within Derbyshire | |
| OS grid reference | SK194792 |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HOPE VALLEY |
| Postcode district | S32 |
| Dialling code | 01433 |
| Police | Derbyshire |
| Fire | Derbyshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
Notable residents
William Newton, poet, was born near Abney at Cockey Farm.[2]
References
- "Abney". Key to English Place-names. English Place Name Society at the University of Nottingham. Retrieved 19 August 2013.
- Dictionary of National Biography now in the public domain
External links
- www.peakdistrictinformation.com/towns/abney.php
- Abney in the Domesday Book
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