Church of St Mary and All Saints, Chesterfield
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Church of St Mary and All Saints, Chesterfield
Image: © JThomas Taken: 7 Sep 2013
Commonly known as the Crooked Spire Church, building started in the 13th Century and finished around 1360. It is the largest church in Derbyshire, with the spire being some 228 feet tall and is visible from a good distance. The spire leans over 9 feet from true centre. Being originally built straight, the most plausible reason it became twisted is because of the use of green timber in its construction coupled with the 32 tons of lead which were placed on top.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.236006
Longitude
-1.42539