| Administrative History | The Thornhills, once a farming family, played an extensive role in parish life throughout the 19th century. Most of the parish records found in this collection relate to Robert Thornhill, Overseer of the Poor, Clerk to the Commissioners of Taxes and the last High Constable for the High Peak Hundred. |
| Custodial History | These records were deposited with Derbyshire Record Office between December 1964 and December 1973. |