Kniveton, Derbyshire

Kniveton is quite a large village 2 1/2 miles from Ashbourne on the Ashbourne-Wirksworth road.

It is mentioned in the Doomesday book, and lead was mined here by the Romans.

Kniveton Church

Following photos courtesy of Richard Woolley

View taken from the Hillocks

Village School and Hall

Village pub - The Red Lion


Accommodation Locally


Kniveton Womens Institute - Good local site - well dressings, church, newsletter etc.
Vision Of Britain - Historical statisical information on the village


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