Speedwell, Derbyshire
Historical Description
Speedwell, an abortive mine in High Peak, Derbyshire, 1 mile WSW of Castleton. It descends above 1500 feet, and leads to an enormous natural cavity called the Grand Cavern, seemingly unfathomable, and was excavated during the 18th century at a cost of £14,000, in a vain search for lead.
Transcribed from The Comprehensive Gazetteer of England & Wales, 1894-5
Church Records
Ancestry.co.uk, in conjunction with the Derbyshire Record Office, have the Church of England Baptisms (1538-1916), Marriages and Banns (1538-1932), and Burials (1538-1991) online.