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• Photos of Church Wilne, Derbyshire, England
Church Wilne is a tiny village located next to the river Derwent about 2 miles south of Draycott. Approaching Draycott on the A6005 road, turn into Draycott village and follow the sign to Church Wilne down the narrow bendy road.
The church and village is located on Wilne Road. Nearby is Church Wilne reservoir where you can try out jet skiing etc. For more info on this reservoir visit their site HERE

The name Wilne means 'a clearing in the willows'. A church was recorded there in AD 822 dedicated to St Chad, the Bishop of Lichfield whose diocese covered the area. The Doomsday book also records a manor and a mill, the latter has survived in various forms through the ages, and at present it is the maker of fireworks and military pyrotechnics. The inhabitants of Wilne gradually moved to Dry Cote (today called Draycott).

Photo Description : St Chads church
Image Reference No. : DP-170502CHURC-01
Exact map location : Click HERE
Date photo taken : 17th May 2002
Other Information : This is St Chad which is near the river Derwent. The lower part of the tower is 13th century. The battlements are 15th century. The church was accurately restored by Currey & Thompson after being gutted bt fire in 1917. The Willoughby Chapel on the south side was built by Sir Henry in 1622 as a memorial to his father Sir John and his mother Frances.

Photo Description : St Chads Water
Image Reference No. : DP-170502CHURC-02
Exact map location : Click HERE
Date photo taken : 17th May 2002
Other Information : This is St Chads nature area. The lake and surrounding area was purchased by Draycott parish council from Tarmac roadstone (Eastern) Ltd on 18th May 1984 as an open space for the benefit of the residents of Draycott and Church Wilne.

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