Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Duffield within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Duffield, small town, par., and township with ry. sta., on river Derwent, in co. and 4 m. N. of Derby and 131½ NW. of London -- par., 17,201 ac., pop. 17,202; township, 3436 ac., pop. 2549; P.O., T.O. Market-day, Thursday; is a place of great antiquity. For the first two centuries after the Conquest it belonged to the Ferrars, earls of Derby, whose principal stronghold was situated at Duffield. The par. contains the seats of Duffield Hall, Duffield House, and Duffield Park.
A village in Morleystone hundred, in the county of Derbyshire.