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Dronfield is a town in North East Derbyshire, England, which includes Dronfield Woodhouse and Coal Aston. It lies in the valley of the River Drone between Chesterfield and Sheffield.
Dronfield | Visit Peak District & Derbyshire. Dronfield. A small town near Chesterfield, just a stone's throw from the Peak District. The town of Dronfield lies midway between Sheffield and Chesterfield, and only 3 miles from the Peak District. The first settlers in this area were probably attracted by the rivers, streams and woodlands.
Why you should visit Dronfield in North East Derbyshire. The town of Dronfield lies almost equidistant between Chesterfield and Sheffield and just three miles from the Peak District’s boundaries and limitless possibilities. It sits in a lovely part of the world and is probably the reason the first inhabitants (the town is mentioned in the ...
The town of Dronfield, Derbyshire. A town full of surprises, such as the world's oldest football club and some fascintaing architecture. Back in 1974, Dronfield had a very narrow escape. The Boundary Commissioners were minded to take the town out of Derbyshire and transfer it to South Yorkshire. Appalled at the prospect of being swallowed up by ...
Derbyshire ( / ˈdɑːrbiʃɪər, - ʃər / DAR-bee-sheer, -shər) [3] is a ceremonial county in the East Midlands of England. It borders Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, and South Yorkshire to the north, Nottinghamshire to the east, Leicestershire to the south-east, Staffordshire to the south and west, and Cheshire to the west. Derby is the largest settlement, and Matlock is the county ...
Dronfield was nearly merged into Sheffield and hence South Yorkshire but thanks to concerted representation by the local community this proposal was turned down, and Dronfield and its traditions remain part ot Derbyshire. Today Dronfield comprises of three communities - Dronfield, Dronfield Woodhouse and Coal Aston which was on the original 1757 Turnpike route from Chesterfield to Sheffield.
“ DRONFIELD, a parish in the hundred of Scarsdale, in the county of Derby, 6 miles S. of Sheffield, and 6 N.W. of Chesterfield, its post town and nearest railway station on the Midland Counties line. It is situated in a pleasant valley. The old road from Chesterfield to Sheffield passes through it.
