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St Mary's는 마을 중심부에 위치한 12세기 역사적인 노르만 양식 교회입니다. 견고하고 방어적인 "탱크 같은" 건축 양식으로 유명한 이 교회는 1854년에 대대적으로 복원되었습니다. 12세기 원래의 탑, 남쪽 현관, 세례반이 있습니다. Tissington Hall의 FitzHerbert 가문과 관련된 이 교회는 마을의 유명하고 고대적인 "well-dressing" 전통의 중심입니다. 원래 교회는 약 1100년경에 지어졌으며, 방어를 위해 건설된 낮고 두꺼운 벽(약 4피트)의 탑을 특징으로 하며, 이는 당시의 때때로 불안정한 시대를 반영하는 것으로 보입니다.

One of the most celebrated events in the village is the annual Well Dressing festival, a unique and tradition that dates back centuries. What is Well Dressing? Well dressing is an ancient custom that involves decorating wells and springs with intricate and beautiful designs made from natural materials such as flowers, petals, leaves, and seeds. Some suggest the tradition began after Tissington escaped the Black Death, with villagers attributing their survival to the purity of their water supply. Pagan Origins: Another theory suggests the custom may have roots in pagan practices of offering thanks to the gods of wells and springs The festival usually takes place during Ascension Week, a religious observance that occurs 40 days after Easter Sunday.

One of the most celebrated events in the village is the annual Well Dressing festival, a unique and tradition that dates back centuries. What is Well Dressing? Well dressing is an ancient custom that involves decorating wells and springs with intricate and beautiful designs made from natural materials such as flowers, petals, leaves, and seeds. Some suggest the tradition began after Tissington escaped the Black Death, with villagers attributing their survival to the purity of their water supply. Pagan Origins: Another theory suggests the custom may have roots in pagan practices of offering thanks to the gods of wells and springs The festival usually takes place during Ascension Week, a religious observance that occurs 40 days after Easter Sunday.

Old railway tunnel from Tissington trail to Ashbourne town

Beautiful tunnel which is very photogenic from Ashbourne end

Tissington trail about 28 miles amazing views with cafe and toilets on the way windy in places awesome biking

Great place for a drink mid route

Snack stop closed while a new franchise holder is found (19/03/2025