Towns & cities · East Midlands
Wessington
Wessington — village and civil parish in North East Derbyshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whatstandwell · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Wessington is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 509 people. Address: DE55. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in North East Derbyshire, England". Coordinates: 53.1165°, -1.4479°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Wessington is a village and civil parish in the English county of Derbyshire. The population of the civil parish at the 2011 census was 576. It is in the North East Derbyshire district of the county. It is near to the towns of Matlock, Alfreton and the village of Brackenfield. Situated 740 ft above sea level. The civil parish of Wessington is, along with Shirland and Higham, the most southerly parish in the district. It stands on the west side of the Amber Valley on the Alfreton to Matlock Road. The settlement is centered on a large village green, a fish and chip shop and an old pub, "The Horse and Jockey".
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Background
History
When the Domesday Book was compiled in 1086, the village was known as Wistanestune, which may have been derived from the Anglo-Saxon words for 'water' and 'town', meaning "wet place". The village was then called Washington before acquiring its present name. The parish was separated from Crich in 1859. At the time, the village had a fairly large stocking frame knitting industry, with the majority of the inhabitants being employed in it.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1165, -1.4479
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- North East Derbyshire
- Parish
- Wessington
- Postcode
- DE55
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bolsover
- Population
- 509
- Nearest railway station
- Whatstandwell — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q658183 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wessington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Christ Church, Wessington - geograph.org.uk - 87756.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wessington?
- Wessington is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE55), in the parish of Wessington.
- Is Wessington free to visit?
- Yes, Wessington is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wessington?
- The nearest railway station is Whatstandwell, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE55.