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Hungry Bentley, Derbyshire

Hungry Bentley is a deserted mediæval village in Derbyshire. The monument includes the earthwork and buried remains of the abandoned mediæval settlement and part of the associated open field system. Hungry Bentley was mentioned in Domesday as `Beneleie', belonging to Henry De Ferieres. It is unclear why the settlement was deserted but the Black Death, a change from arable to pastoral agriculture and a deteriorating climate may have been contributory factors. It is within the council area of Derbyshire Dales (Derbyshire).
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1018618.

Place Type: Deserted Village
Historic County: Derbyshire
Lat, Long: 52.945313,-1.7357803
Grid Reference: SK 1785 3869
Civil Parish: Hungry Bentley CP
Council Area: Derbyshire Dales CA (Derbyshire CA)
Strategic Authority Area: East Midlands SA
Police Area: Derbyshire PA

GBPN ID: 302566
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Hungry_Bentley,_Derbyshire_302566

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