The Chesterfield - Crooked Spire Treasure Trail starts at: Telephone: 01872 263692 (Mon-Fri 09:00-17:30)Email Us: Just part of the fun planned for the Medieval Fun Day why not climb the Tower of St Mary and All Saints Church for a close-up view of the ‘Crooked Spire’ and a bird’s eye view of Chesterfield.. Tours last around 40 minutes and include a visit to the Belfry, some of the legends surrounding the twisted spire and what may be the truth behind Chesterfield's famous 'Crooked Spire'. This fascinating virtual tour has had 300,000 views. Things to do near The Parish Church of St Mary and All Saints. //]]>, Treasure Trails in the pressAwardsEU funded project, Free Puzzles and GamesTreasure Trails Record HoldersPrize DrawPrize Draw Terms, Hen and Stag PartiesBirthday PartiesSchool ProjectsBespoke Trail WritingTeam BuildingFundraising, About our TrailsDelivery InformationLegalSafe and Secure ShoppingAccess StatementEnvironmental Policy, Find a Treasure Trail by County, or use the blue search bar. It was added to the tower in the 14th century. I was born in Chesterfield, although I haven't lived there for some time. The legend I was told by my mother, was that, many many years ago, a virgin got married in the church, and the spire laughed itself crooked. Discover more about our virtual tours. VIRGIN: A story of Chaucerian flavour. Yet that explanation is only partly true. But why does it lean? The spire was added in the 14th-century tower in about 1362, and is 228 feet (69 m) high from the ground. History is silent about when it began to lean. Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals Tour May 2021. Friar Gate Studios22 Ford Street DerbyDE1 1EE01332 982048, Commerce HouseMillennium WayChesterfieldS41 8ND01246 387922. Treasure Trails within 30 miles of your search. Ah, now, there you have it! Didn't the villagers chase it off with pitchforks and as the Devil took off it's tail curled round the spire causing it to twist. There are two lovely legends about the tower, one that a virgin once married in the church, and the church was so surprised that the spire turned and looked. The legend I was told by my mother, was that, many many years ago, a virgin got married in the church, and the spire laughed itself crooked. In a slightly amended version the Spire owes its twist to its admiration of a virtuous maiden of such beauty entering the church that the spire bowed in admiration, and could not resume its normal position. The Crooked Spire. It so happened that midnight mass was being celebrated and that the abundant incense from below so irritated his unholy nostrils that he gave a violent sneeze. For a small fee you can do the tour of the spire, which takes about an hour. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. The Crooked Spire St Mary's is famous for its peculiar 13th century twisted spire, which leans at an alarming 9 feet 5 inches from true. Need your Trail right now?

Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. The sandstone of the main building has been restored to its original buff colour, but the 15th century spire is still a smoky black. We’re excited to announce the forum is under new management! The man was so nervous that he drove a nail into the Devil's foot. DT opinion: Why Chesterfield's spire will always be crooked If you think of Chesterfield, you think of the Crooked Spire. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. Probably didn't use treated wood so the water got in a and the structure warped. The spire is open to the public most days except Sundays and Good Friday. decter9 October 24, 2009 in General Discussions. The Trail starts at the Crooked Spire Church before taking you through the shopping streets, via the market square and then on to Queens Park, home to 'the loveliest cricket ground in all the world'!