St Mary's Church, Wirksworth

St Mary's Church features Saxon stone carvings integrated into its walls, substantial crossing piers, and a prominent tower dating from the thirteenth century.

The church site contains evidence of religious activity since the eighth century, with the current structure primarily constructed between the thirteenth and fifteenth centuries.

The church walls display early medieval artifacts, including stone crosses, grave slabs, and the T'owd Man carving, which represents the earliest known depiction of a miner.

Morning prayer services take place daily at 9 a.m for thirty minutes, with participation available through Zoom using identification number 273 224 1372.

The Wirksworth Stone, discovered buried under the chancel in 1820, contains biblical narratives and covered a grave with a complete skeleton from before 700.

Location: Wirksworth

Inception: 13 century

Website: http://wirksworthteamministry.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 53.08221,-1.57404

Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:53