Pentrich parish and village., Derbyshire; par., 1256 ac., pop.269; eccl.district., 726; 7 miles South East of Matlock in the County of Derbyshire. (Extract from Bartholomew's Gazetteer of the British Isles : Ninth Edition 1970)
The centre of the 'Revolution of 1817' which was never dangerous and was cruelly crushed.
St.Matthews church dates from Norman times and has been frequently restored. It is approached by a long flight of steps. A stone pedestal sundial in the village dates from 1660. (Extract from The Derbyshire Guide 1962 Edition)
