You Are Here - Tissington, Derbyshire
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A You Are Here map and information board on the corner of Chapel Lane and The Green, Tissington, with a short history of the village.
Waymark Code: WM11W21
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/26/2019
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A You Are Here map and information board on the corner of Chapel Lane and The Green, Tissington, with a short history of the village.
"The Tissington Estate has been in the hands of the FitzHerbert family since the reign of Elizabeth I. At the Heart of the village you will find Tissington Hall which was built by Francis FitzHerbert in 12609, and has been lived in by the family ever since. The village remains original and unspoilt, consisting of 13 farms. 40 cottages and miscellaneous lettings.
Along with Tissington Hall and gardens the village also offers for visitors St Mary's church, A Butchery, a craft shop, a candle shop, The Coach House Tearooms, a garden nursery and farm B&Bs all with easy access to the Tissington Trail.
The exact origins of the Well dressings are unclear, but it is generally recognised that the festival is in praise of the Lord for providing an unending supply of water in times of drought and plague. On Ascension Day the Clergy, following the Morning service at the church, blesses all 6 Wells. The dressings remain in place until the following Wednesday evening."
SOURCE - info board
Location Name: Tissington
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