Unthank, Derbyshire

Summary

Unthank is a hamlet in the North East Derbyshire district of Derbyshire, England.[1] It is sited on a narrow lane on the southern slopes of the Cordwell Valley, at an altitude of about 185 metres (610 ft).[citation needed]

Unthank
Farmhouses on Unthank Lane
Unthank is located in Derbyshire
Unthank
Unthank
Location within Derbyshire
OS grid referenceSK307760
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townDRONFIELD
Postcode districtS18
PoliceDerbyshire
FireDerbyshire
AmbulanceEast Midlands
UK Parliament
List of places
UK
England
Derbyshire
53°16′51″N 1°32′22″W / 53.2808°N 1.5394°W / 53.2808; -1.5394

On 6 May 1970, a USAF McDonnell-Douglas RF-4C crashed in the nearby Stripes Wood while doing a NATO training exercise. Both crew men ejected and landed at Curbar Edge.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ "Unthank, North East Derbyshire - area information, map, walks and more". OS GetOutside. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
  2. ^ "1970 Air Crash - Unthank, North Derbyshire". nicwhe8.freehostia.com. Retrieved 1 May 2018.

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