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FORGE VALLEY, a reach of the valley of the Derwent river, N. R. Yorkshire; between Hackness and East and West Ayton. It takes its name from a quondam forge or factory of iron; exhibits very picturesque scenery: and attracts visitors from Scarborough.
(John Marius Wilson, Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales (1870-72))
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| Feature Description: | "a reach of the valley of the Derwent river" (ADL Feature Type: "rivers") |
| Administrative units: | Yorkshire Ancient County |
| Place: | Forge Valley |
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