EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF GRIFFYDAM
Griffydam is a small hamlet in North West Leicestershire and is located in the parish of Worthington.
The name of the village of Griffydam is thought to originate from Old Norse “gryfja” (cleft/valley) and Old English “dammer” (dam). There are also historical references to “Griffith’s dam”. This suggests that a “small” settlement probably developed as far back as the time of the Viking invasion of 873.
To discover more about the history of our village go to TOPICS, follow the HERITAGE TRAIL..... or view the Book Publications via the link below, from which we have taken may extracts for this website with the kind permission of the author Samuel T Stewart.
What's New
Publications
Books by author and historian Samuel T Stewart on the history of Griffydam and the local area can be downloaded from here! Click on DETAILS below to view publications.
A new book on Limestone Burning in NW Leicestershire is now available. If you are interested please get in touch via the Contact page or email us on
Peggs Green Welfare Institute (Beaumont Centre) - Updates
Wesleyan Day School - Supplement
Wesleyan Methodist Chapel Sunday School - New
John Kendrick Local Businessman & His Family - Updates
Local Fund Raising For Loughborough Hospital - New
Griffydam Pottery Works - Updates
New Lount Colliery Football Team - New
Griffydam Primary School - Supplement
Turnpike Roads Griffydam, Peggs Green & Gelsmoor - Supplement
Griffydam Love Feast By Michael Green - Updates