Church of Saint Mary and All Saints, Chesterfield, known as the Crooked Spire

The most famous church in Derbyshire is St. Mary and All Saints in the town of Chesterfield with its dramatically twisting spire. One legend says the devil caused the twist by kicking it in agony after a blacksmith drove a nail into his foot. It’s more likely due to the warping of unseasoned wood used in its construction though nobody really knows for sure.

Building of the church began in 1234 AD, though the present church dates predominantly from the 14th century. The church was designated a Grade I listed building in 1971.

Chesterfield, in the county of Derbyshire, was granted a market charter by King John in 1204.