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The Hermitage is a remains of a rock cut hermitage situated south-east of Dale Abbey, Derbyshire. The hermitage was first mentioned in the 12th century. It is believed that it was created by a baker from Derby who had a vision which told him to go and live in Depedale (the old name for Dale village). He carved a small dwelling and altar from the rock. On the eastern wall inside the cave is a carved cross. The monument is within the council area of Erewash (Derbyshire).
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1019632.

Place Type: Ecclesiastical Monument
Historic County: Derbyshire
Lat, Long: 52.941768,-1.3478372
Grid Reference: SK 4392 3846
Civil Parish: Dale Abbey CP
Council Area: Erewash CA (Derbyshire CA)
Strategic Authority Area: East Midlands SA
Police Area: Derbyshire PA

GBPN ID: 304943
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/The_Hermitage,_Derbyshire_304943

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