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The former Ivanhoe House. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-05-06. Revised by … Immediately north of a fish pond in Cliftonthorpe, 1 km SE of Smisby, in an area that is now in the north of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, was located Ivanhoe House, according to the 6" O.S. map of the area published in 1886 but based on surveying done in 1881-82. When the map was issued in 1904 (revised 1901), Ivanhoe House no longer had a name indicated (see Maps section below). Gazetteers ⁃ Not included in Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, pp. 293-311. Maps ⁃ 6" O.S. map Leicestershire XVI.SW (1886; surveyed 1881-82) ⁃ 6" O.S. map Leicestershire XVI.SW (1904; rev. 1901) ⁃ 6" O.S. map Leicestershire XVI.SW (1904; rev. 1901) (georeferenced) ⁃ 6" O.S. map Leicestershire XVI.SW (1925; rev. 1920).

The site of Ivanhoe Baths. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-05-08. Revised by … Ivanhoe Baths, housed in a Neoclassical building on Station Road in Ashby-dela-Zouch, opened in 1822. The building was derelict by 1960 and demolished in 1962. In 1805, a saline spring was discovered during coal mining at Moira Colliery, c. 5 km west of Ashby. Baths and a hotel were built, but after a few years it was decided to convey the water to Ashby and establish the business there instead under the name of the Ivanhoe Baths. Wikipedia: Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The spa was designed by Robert Chaplin and built by the first Marquis of Hastings. The building had a 45 m wide collonade in front and a classical dome which let in light for the saloon and pump room. There were card rooms, a billiards room as well as private baths for ladies and gentlemen. Remarkably the mineral water for the baths was transported to Ashby by boat and horse-drawn tramway from the spring at Moira colliery. The Bath Grounds …

Market Bosworth, where a locality was known as Robbin's Well in 1625. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-06-14. Revised by … 'Robbin's Well' occurs as a field name in Market Bosworth in 1625. Barrie Cox notes that "a surn[ame]. with well may be discounted, so likely it is an allusion to the legend of Robin Hood". His source is an unspecified terrier. Cox, Barrie 1998a, pt. VI, p. 173; pt.VI,pp. xxx, 167, for source. Cox's italics. IRHB's brackets. I have searched through the tithe awards of Market Bosworth and the following neighbouring villages without finding any mention of Robbin's Well: Bilstone, Cadeby, Carlton, Dadington, Osbaston, Shenton, Sibson, Twycross, and Upton. The Genealogist (£). To be able to put this entry on the map I have used the coordinates of Market Bosworth. Gazetteers ⁃ Not included in Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, pp. 293-311. Sources ⁃ Cox, Barrie 1998a, pt. VI, p. 173; pt.VI,pp. xxx, 167, for source. Maps ⁃ 6" O.S. map …

The Robin Hood. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2013-08-07. Revised by … Barrie Cox in the English Place-Name Society's seventh volume on Leicestershire refers to four trade directories that list this pub. They date from 1846, 1863, 1877, and 1925. In 1863 the pub is listed as 'Robin Hood and Little John', while the other trade directories know it simply as 'Robin Hood'. Cox, Barrie 1998a, pt. VII, p. 211. Gazetteers ⁃ Not included in Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, pp. 293-311. Sources Cox, Barrie 1998a, pt. VII, p. 211. Notes

Little John. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-02-17. Revised by … A small, sharply defined hill c. 1.3 km SSE of Markfield and c. 5 km NW of Leicester, is named Little John. From its summit there is an excellent view in all directions. The hill appears on the first (1835) 1" O.S. map of the area. Cox, Barrie 1998a, pt. VI, p. 177, and source reference p. xxvii. The earliest evidence IRHS has for the name is a 6" O.S. map of the area from 1885. The English Place-Name Society's volume on this part of Leicestershire notes that a nod to Little John of the Robin Hood legend is poss[ible]., but otherwise John is prob[ably]. a familiar name for any notable isolated physical feature, to be compared with the outcropping hill Old John, 3 3/4 miles to the north-east in Bradgate Park. Cox, Barrie 1998a, pt. VI, p. 177. IRHB's brackets. Italics as in source. Gazetteers ⁃ Not included in Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, pp. 293-311. Sources ⁃ Cox, Barrie 1998a, pt. VI, p. …

Ivanhoe Terrace. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-05-08. Revised by … Ivanhoe Terrace on South Street in Ashby-de-la-Zouch was built 1822-26 to provide accommodation for visitors to Ivanhoe Baths, which opened in 1822. Terrace and spa were both built by Robert Chaplin. Geograph: SK3516: Ivanhoe Terrace; A Walk Round Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The earliest references provided in the English Place-Name Society's volume covering Ashby-de-la-Zouch are trade directories from 1877 and 1925. Cox, Barrie 1998a, pt. V, p. 12; pt. V, p. xxvi. Gazetteers ⁃ Not included in Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, pp. 293-311. Sources ⁃ Cox, Barrie 1998a, pt. V, p. 12; pt. V, p. xxvi ⁃ Geograph: SK3516: Ivanhoe Terrace ⁃ A Walk Round Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Maps ⁃ 6" O.S. map Leicestershire XVI.SW (1886; surveyed 1881-82) ⁃ 6" O.S. map Leicestershire XVI.SW (1904; rev. 1901) ⁃ 6" O.S. map Leicestershire XVI.SW (1904; rev. 1901) (georeferenced) …

By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2014-09-27. Revised by … There is a substantial number of postcards with photos or artwork depicting localities named after or otherwise related to Robin Hood. Only a few out of a collection of some 500 topographical postcards have currently been uploaded to IRHB. These are nearly all found on pages in the place-names or festivals sections. Images of postcards are included on the pages listed below, either in galleries or as single … is used, including IRHB's bibliographical entry of the postcard. England postcards of specific localities in England organized by historic county. Berkshire … Gloucestershire Hertfordshire Kent Lancashire Leicestershire London Middlesex North Riding …

Barnsdale between Great Easton and Bringhurst. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-08-24. Revised by … A shallow valley between Great Easton and Bringhurst – two villages in the Harborough district of south-east Leicestershire – is known as Barnsdale. First mentioned in 1505, as 'Barnesdale', the name appears as an element in two derived toponyms: 'Barnsdale strete (infra villam de Eston)' (1547) and 'Barnesdale Soke' (1548). The former "refers to the lost Roman road [...] which ran from Via Devana (Gartree Road) at a junction just south-east of Medbourne via Drayton, Great Easton, Caldecott in Rutland and King's Cliffe in Northants. to meet Ermine Street at Durobrivae (Water Newton)". The first element in the name 'Barnsdale' is a reflex of either of the OE personal names 'Beorn' or 'Beornhard'. All this from Cox, Barrie 1998a, pt. IV, p. 74. Italics in quotes as in Cox. IRHB's ellipsis. For 1547 entry (20 Jan. 36 Henry VIII), see NAtional Archives: Grant: Henry …

By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-01-10. Revised by … Little John Road in Leicester, between Allenwood Road and Whitteney Drive, west of Saffron Lane, south of Glenhills Way (A563), is a mainly residential street. Gazetteers ⁃ Not included in Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, pp. 293-311.

Ivanhoe Drive. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-05-08. Revised by … Ivanhoe Drive, a residential street running between Ingle Drive and Prestop Drive, in the west of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, was clearly constructed and developped in the 20th century, probably post-WW II. Gazetteers ⁃ Not included in Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, pp. 293-311. Sources ⁃ Google Maps.

Ivanhoe House. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-05-08. Revised by … Ivanhoe House on Smisby Main Street is the home of Ivanhoe Equestrian, formerly a riding school, now offering horse training facilities for hire. A house in Cliftonthorpe, less than one km from Smisby, was known as Ivanhoe House in the late 19th century. Gazetteers ⁃ Not included in Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, pp. 293-311. Sources ⁃ Zoopla: Property details for Ivanhoe House, Main Street, Smisby, Ashby-De-La-Zouch LE65 2TY. Maps Ivanhoe House is indicated without a legend on these maps of the area. ⁃ 6" O.S. map Derbyshire LXI.NW (1902; rev. 1889) ⁃ 6" O.S. map Derbyshire LXI.NW (1904; rev. 1899) ⁃ 6" O.S. map Derbyshire LXI.NW (1904; rev. 1899) (georeferenced) ⁃ 6" O.S. map Derbyshire LXI.NW (1925; rev. 1920). Background ⁃ Ivanhoe Equestrian's website. ⁃ Ivanhoe Equestrian's Facebook page.

Ivanhoe House. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-05-08. Revised by … Ivanhoe Equestrian, formerly a riding school, now offering horse training facilities for hire, is located at Ivanhoe House on Smisby Main Street. A house in Cliftonthorpe, less than one km from Smisby, was known as Ivanhoe House in the late 19th century. Gazetteers ⁃ Not included in Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, pp. 293-311. Sources ⁃ Zoopla: Property details for Ivanhoe House, Main Street, Smisby, Ashby-De-La-Zouch LE65 2TY. Maps Ivanhoe House is indicated without a legend on these maps of the area. ⁃ 6" O.S. map Derbyshire LXI.NW (1902; rev. 1889) ⁃ 6" O.S. map Derbyshire LXI.NW (1904; rev. 1899) ⁃ 6" O.S. map Derbyshire LXI.NW (1904; rev. 1899) (georeferenced) ⁃ 6" O.S. map Derbyshire LXI.NW (1925; rev. 1920). Background ⁃ Ivanhoe Equestrian's website. ⁃ Ivanhoe Equestrian's Facebook page.

The Robin Hood Inn. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2013-08-07. Revised by … The still thriving Robin Hood on 1 Burton Road in Overseal existed by 1842. IRHB is not aware when the Robin Hood was established, but it is listed in trade directories at least as early as 1842 (and again in 1846, 1850, 1863 and 1877). Cox, Barrie 1998a, pt. VII, p. 283; and see pt. VII, pp. xxv, xxvi, for sources. In 1853 it was noted that its sign read: Robin Hood is Dead and gone: Pray call, and drink With Little John. Kersley, T H 1853a. The earliest O.S. map of the area known to include the pub was published in 1884 (see Maps below). The village of Overseal, presently one of the southernmost settlements in Derbyshire, belonged to Leicestershire until 1897. Wikipedia: Overseal. Gazetteers ⁃ Not included in Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, pp. 293-311. Sources ⁃ Cox, Barrie 1998a, pt. VII, p. 283; and see pt. VII, pp. xxv, xxvi, for sources ⁃ Kersley, T H 1853a. Maps …

By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2022-04-25. Revised by … Robin Hood's Cave is the name of one of the largest caves at Creswell Crags, slightly south-east of Creswell village, on the north side of Crags Road. The cave is located c. 530 m east-northeast of Mansfield Road (A616). It is not clear when the name 'Robin Hood's Cave' came into use, but it occurs in a literary allusion dating from 1841 and subsequently on O.S. maps of the area. The Crags Creswell Crags are a low, southwest–northeast-oriented gorge cutting through a Lower Permian limestone ridge that extends from southern Yorkshire to northern Leicestershire. The Crags straddle the present border between Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, the northern ridge being in Derbyshire, the southern in Nottinghamshire. Individually named caves at the Crags include the Pin Hole Cave, Robin Hood's Cave, the Church Hole, the Arch, the Dog Hole. There are a number of rock-shelters such as the West End Shelters, the Holly Shelter, …

Barnsdale, formerly Bernard's Hill, near Exton, Rutland. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-05-23. Revised by … Barnsdale near Exton in Rutland, a locality now largely covered by a large water reservoir known as Rutland Water, does not have any connection with Robin Hood, except the rather tenuous one that it may conceivably have been renamed after the area of the same name near Doncaster, which is one of Robin Hood's chief haunts in the earliest tales. In his 1994 monograph on Robin Hood, Stephen Knight advanced the remarkable but untenable idea that this Rutland Barnsdale was, if not the original, then at least an earlier scene of the outlaw's adventures or an alternative locale coeval with Barnsdale in South Yorkshire. It is uncertain which of these hypotheses he favoured, but he clearly felt that his discovery of this other Barnsdale was significant. He did not miss the opportunity to criticize 'empiricist historians' – often butts of his criticism – for not having …