| Administrative History | This is one of the ancient parishes in the county consisting of the three constablewicks of Scarcliffe, Palterton (including Ryley) and The Lanes (combined for poor law purposes, separate for highways). According to the local directories there was a register beginning in 1680, but this has not been found. |
| Custodial History | Acquired by Derbyshire Record Office in 1973. |