West Handley Explained

Country:England
Coordinates:53.2942°N -1.4055°W
Map Type:Derbyshire
Official Name:West Handley
Shire District:North East Derbyshire
Shire County:Derbyshire
Region:East Midlands
Post Town:SHEFFIELD
Postcode District:S21
Postcode Area:S

West Handley is a hamlet in North East Derbyshire in the county of Derbyshire in England.

Location

West Handley lies just south of the village of Marsh Lane, south-west of Eckington, East of Middle Handley and around 3 miles south of the village of Ridgeway.[1]

History

Although today the hamlet is nothing more than a group of large farm houses, the area was historically known for sickle smithing as well as farming.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: West Handley, North East Derbyshire - area information, map, walks and more.
  2. Web site: West Handley photos, maps, books, memories - Francis Frith. www.francisfrith.com.