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Alderwasley is a village and civil parish in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire, England, about six miles north of Belper. In England a civil parish (usually just parish) is the smallest unit of local government. ... Amber Valley is a local government district and borough in Derbyshire, England. ... Derbyshire (pronounced Dar-bee-shur) is a county in the East Midlands of England, which boasts some of Englands most attractive scenery. ... Wikimedia Commons has media related to: England Travel guide to England from Wikitravel English language English law English (people) List of monarchs of England – Kings of England family tree List of English people Angeln (region in northern Germany, presumably the origin of the Angles for whom England is named) UK...


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Alderwasley, Derbyshire (2066 words)
A decree in chancery was obtained, 19 Elizabeth, by William Blackwall, of Steeple, county Derby, gent.
In consequence of which decree, the lords of this manor are not entitled to heriots, nor more than one year's improved rent on admittance of a customary tenant by descent or purchase.
Upon which this question was raised, Whether the lands first held by Lowe, of the manor of Alderwasley by knights' service, were, after the grant of the manor to Lowe, to be held by him of the king in capite by knights' service, or by fealty.
WIRKSWORTH-Parish Records-Alice HURT's photos 1855 (874 words)
Alice HURT (1837-1894) was one of 15 children of Francis HURT (1803-1861) and Cicilia Emely, living at Alderwasley Hall.
Alderwasley Hall was the family home of the HURT family from being inherited in 1690 to 1929 when it was sold.
In 1861 the Parsonage was occupied by the incumbent of Alderwasley Alexander ORME and his wife, both from Ireland, with two sisters from Elton as servants.
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