Worksop, Market town in Bassetlaw, England
Worksop is a market town in Bassetlaw at the northern edge of Nottinghamshire, where the River Ryton flows through gentle hills. The town sits between larger centers and forms a gateway to the old Sherwood Forest to the south.
King Edward I granted the town a market charter in 1296 for the Feast of St Cuthbert. Centuries later the railway brought fresh trade and industry to the old settlement.
The name Worksop derives from an Old English term meaning valley retreat, reflecting its position along the river. Today locals gather around the streets near the old market center, where shops and cafes recall trading roots.
A visit on Thursday, Friday or Saturday shows the market activity on the open squares. The new Priory Centre offers indoor space with shops and leisure facilities for rainy days or breaks.
William de Lovetot founded an Augustinian priory in 1103 on the southern edge of the town. The priory church survived the dissolution of monasteries and now serves as the parish church for the community.
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Worksop College
2.7 km
Worksop Manor
2.2 km
Mr Straw's House
765 m
Worksop Priory
810 m
Shireoaks Hall
3.5 km
St Mary's Church, Worksop
1.2 km
St. John's Church, Worksop
60 m
Worksop Town Hall
901 m
St Luke's Church, Shireoaks
3.5 km
St. Anne's Church, Worksop
993 m
Town Ground, Worksop
499 m
Worksop War Memorial
667 m
Church of All Saints
4.3 km
National Trust
778 m
Osberton Hall
4.2 km
The Old Ship Inn
959 m
The French Horn Hotel
855 m
St Anne's War Memorial
1 km
Worksop Priory Gatehouse
872 m
1, High Road
4.2 km
Worksop East Signal Box
207 m
36 And 38, Carlton Road
98 m
Shireoaks War Memorial
3.5 km
Bracebridge Pumping Station
1.3 km
Former Worksop Central Library
637 m
Carlton Mill
4.2 km
Milestone, Carlton Road; Gateford Hill, N of jct with Edison Park Avenue
1.9 km
Manor Lodge
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