Historical Geography information for Chellaston, Derbyshire, England
| Place Name | Chellaston |
| Description | Chellaston is a suburb of the City of Derby, which is in the East Midlands of England. An early mention of Chellaston is thought to be a reference to Ceolarde's hill. This is mentioned in a 1009 charter when nearby land was given to Morcar by Ethelred the Unready. Historically, Chellaston has been part of the Hundred of Repton and Gresley. Chellaston was a separate village and was worth three shillings when the king gave it to Henry de Ferrers in the eleventh century. It is mentioned as "Celerdestune" in the Domesday Book. It is rumoured that Robin Hood was born at a manor house in Chellaston. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Chellaston |
| County | Derbyshire |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93383 |
| DateUpdated | 7/10/2013 12:53:33 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092486 |
British Surname Clusters | Bates | Bates, Bateson |