Uhtred (Derbyshire ealdorman)
Introduction


**Uhtred** (fl. x 911–926, 930–50, and perhaps 955–58\) was an [ealdorman](/wiki/Ealdorman "Ealdorman") based in [Derbyshire](/wiki/Derbyshire "Derbyshire") in the 10th century. His date of birth and origins are unclear, although it has been suggested by some modern historians that he came from [Northumbria](/wiki/Northumbria "Northumbria"). He is thought to have been the [thegn](/wiki/Thegn "Thegn") who, having purchased land at [Hope](/wiki/Hope%2C_Derbyshire "Hope, Derbyshire") and [Ashford](/wiki/Ashford%2C_Derbyshire "Ashford, Derbyshire") in Derbyshire from the [Vikings](/wiki/Vikings "Vikings") before 911, had it confirmed by King [Æthelstan](/wiki/%C3%86thelstan "Æthelstan") in 926\. He was ealdorman in or before 930\. It appears that he witnessed [charters](/wiki/Charter "Charter") during the remainder of the reign of Æthelstan, the reign of [Edmund I](/wiki/Edmund_I "Edmund I") (939–46\) and the reign of [Eadred](/wiki/Eadred_of_England "Eadred of England") (946–55\), and the last king appears to have granted Uhtred land at [Bakewell](/wiki/Bakewell "Bakewell") in 949\. It is thought that Uhtred may have used this land to found a [minster](/wiki/Minster_%28church%29 "Minster (church)") there. An Uhtred witnesses charters from 955 to 958, in the reigns of [Eadwig the Fair](/wiki/Eadwig_the_Fair "Eadwig the Fair") (955–59\) and [Edgar the Peaceable](/wiki/Edgar_the_Peaceable "Edgar the Peaceable") (957–75\), but some historians believe this to be a different Uhtred, perhaps [Uhtred Cild](/wiki/Uhtred_Cild "Uhtred Cild").


In which county was Uhtred based?