Pilsbury is a hamlet in the English county of Derbyshire, approximately 2 miles north of Hartington. It is on the side of the valley of the River Dove that, thereabouts, forms the border with the county of Staffordshire.

Pilsbury
Pilsbury from the gated road. This substantial farmhouse has extensive views over the valley below.
Pilsbury is located in Derbyshire
Pilsbury
Pilsbury
Location within Derbyshire
OS grid referenceSK119631
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townMATLOCK
Postcode districtSK17
PoliceDerbyshire
FireDerbyshire
AmbulanceEast Midlands
List of places
UK
England
Derbyshire
53°09′54″N 1°49′17″W / 53.1649°N 1.8214°W / 53.1649; -1.8214

History

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Pilsbury was mentioned in the Domesday book as belonging to Henry de Ferrers and being worth ten shillings.[1] Just to the north of the hamlet is the site of Henry de Ferrers' Pilsbury Castle.

References

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  1. ^ Domesday Book: A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 2003. ISBN 0-14-143994-7 p.745