Village History

These pages contain a number of items, some general - some more specific, which cover Denton's long history as a community. It is hoped to gradually expand it futher, including additional links to other suitable sites. Offers of relevant material or suggestions for new topics are most welcome. Watch this space!

A Brief History of Denton
A short summary.
Denton Archaeology
Denton from the earliest times.
Denton in the Domesday Book
References to Denton from 1086.
Castle Hill & Darrow Wood
Denton Castle, owned by the National Trust.
People from Denton's Past
Information about former residents of Denton including those listed on the parish war memorial.
More Recent Obituaries
Obituaries as recorded in the Parish News.
Denton's Buildings
Information about the history of some of the buildings in the village.
Communications
Information about the history of local transport and telecommunications.
Millennium 2000
How Denton celebrated the Millennium.
Archive 2009
2009 History Archive.
Archive 2010
2010 History Archive.
Archive 2011
2011 History Archive.
Odds & Ends
Miscellaneous items on Denton's history.
Other Links
Links to other useful sites.

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