Historic Churches in Derbyshire

A superb 14th-century church, known as the Cathedral of the Peak, still with its original 14th-century chancel screen. Look for the 1395 alabaster tomb of Sir Thurstan de Bower, and the Tudor brass to Bishop Purseglove, who grew wealthy helping Thomas Cromwell disband the monasteries, then served as Bishop under Henry VIII, Edward VI, and Queen Mary before losing office for refusing to accept Elizabeth I as head of the church.
Commercial Street, Tideswell, Derbyshire, England, SK17 8LF

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One of Derbyshire's great medieval churches, All Saints is primarily 13th century, though it stands on an earlier Saxon site. Look for a striking 12th-century carving of a pilgrim, and the alabaster effigy of Thomas Cockayne, who died in a duel in 1488.
Alport Road, Youlgreave, Derbyshire, England, DE45 1WS

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Heritage Highlight: 12th-century carving of a pilgrim, and the 1488 Cockayne tomb
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