Wirksworth
Location within the British Isles.
Wirksworth is a market town in Derbyshire, England. It has a population of approximately five thousand. Historically it grew up as a centre for lead mining (see derbyshire lead mining history). Perhaps the finest building in Wirksworth is St. Mary's Church, which was one of the first centres of Christian teaching in England and is believed to date back to around 653AD. The ancient Wirksworth hundred was named after the town.
the Wirksworth Stone in St Mary's Church, an early stone carving
Events
- Early June: The Wirksworth Well Dressing and Carnival
- First Sunday after the 8th of September: The clypping of the church. An ancient custom, still observed today, where the congregation joins hands to completely encircle the church.
- Late September: The Wirksworth Festival
Some tourist attractions in Wirksworth include:
The Peak District lies just North of Wirksworth.
External links
- Wirksworth Dot Net – Community web site
- The Wirksworth Heritage Centre
- Discover Derbyshire and the Peak District: Wirksworth
- Wirksworth Parish Records 1600–1900
- Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
Categories: Towns in Derbyshire