Highlane, Derbyshire

Highlane
Highlane is located in Derbyshire
Highlane
Highlane
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Highlane, or High Lane is a hamlet in the civil parish of Eckington, in the North East Derbyshire district, in the county of Derbyshire, England.[1]

Geography

The Hanley is located north of Ridgeway and Ford, west of Mosborough, and south of Frecheville and Hackenthorpe.[2]

History

The area was known for its sickle and scythe manufacturing, with the Phoenix Works at Highlane being the home of Hutton and Co.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ Co, T. Bulmer & (1895). History, Topography, and Directory of Derbyshire: Comprising Its History and Archaeology : a General View of Its Physical and Geological Features, with Separate Historical and Topographical Descriptions of Each Town, Parish, Manor, and Extra-parochial Liberty. Proprietors.
  2. ↑ Co, T. Bulmer & (1895). History, Topography, and Directory of Derbyshire: Comprising Its History and Archaeology : a General View of Its Physical and Geological Features, with Separate Historical and Topographical Descriptions of Each Town, Parish, Manor, and Extra-parochial Liberty. Proprietors.
  3. ↑ "T. and J. Hutton and Co - Graces Guide". www.gracesguide.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-04-28.
  4. ↑ "A history of the Phoenix Works". www.ridgewayhistory.org.uk. Retrieved 2026-04-28.