Ashover is a pretty village, situated in the Amber valley, Derbyshire, just ouside the Peak District National Park, 4 miles N.E of Matlock, off the B6036 Matlock to Chesterfield road.
Standing about 600ft. above sea level, protected on the N. and N.E. by the Rattle and Fabric (980ft.), from which the counties of York, Lincoln, Nottingham, Leicester, Stafford and Derby, can be seen, together with 20 parish churches within a radius of six miles,
Ashover stands very high above sea level and the village is surrounded by hills from which there are extensive views into several of the neighbouring counties. One of these hills , called The Fabric was once the site of an old Druid temple, and is a landmark that can be seen from a great distance. The village and parish was first mentioned in Domesday when it was known as Essovre, derived from village standing beyond the edge of the Ash Forest.
There are several good pubs in the village, the Red Lion, the Black Swan and the Crispin Inn, which is one of the oldest pubs in the Peak District, built in 1350 Historical detail is provided by a sign outside the pub.
property in ashover is mainly made up of detached properties and semi detached properties. the value of property in ashover is slighty higher than property in the rest of derbyshire becouse of it location and friendly feel, but can still be affordable. the average house price in ashover for a detached home is around £350,000.
postcode in ashover: S45 |
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