Unthank, Derbyshire Explained

Country:England
Static Image Name:Unthank lane 557467 2e21888e.jpg
Static Image Caption:Farmhouses on Unthank Lane
Coordinates:53.2808°N -1.5394°W
Map Type:Derbyshire
Official Name:Unthank
Shire District:North East Derbyshire
Shire County:Derbyshire
Region:East Midlands
Constituency Westminster:North East Derbyshire
Post Town:DRONFIELD
Postcode District:S18
Postcode Area:S
Os Grid Reference:SK307760

Unthank is a hamlet in the North East Derbyshire district of Derbyshire, England.[1] It is sited on a narrow lane on the southern slopes of the Cordwell Valley, at an altitude of about 185m (607feet).

On 6 May 1970, a USAF McDonnell-Douglas RF-4C crashed in the nearby Stripes Wood while doing a NATO training exercise. Both crew men ejected and landed at Curbar Edge.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Unthank, North East Derbyshire - area information, map, walks and more. OS GetOutside. 2018-05-01. en-GB.
  2. Web site: 1970 Air Crash - Unthank, North Derbyshire. nicwhe8.freehostia.com. 2018-05-01.