How did the village of Chelmorton get its name?

Chelmorton was built along the banks of a little stream that was known as Illy Willy Water, it provided a constant supply of pure water for the village. It came out of the hill just above the church, ran down what became the village street and slipped away into a swallet hole. The village was built…

When is the summer village fete in Chelmorton?

The summer village fete comes first in the year, then the big village event is the red tractor float entry with an Elvis theme for Buxton Carnival,. The Chelmorton Chase follows in Sept. You can find more details of Chelmorton events on the news updates here and on the events section of the Chelmorton.net web. Read more…

Where is Chelmorton in the county of Derby?

CHELMORTON, a chapelry in the parish of Bakewell, in the hundred of High Peak, in the county of Derby, 4 miles S.W. of Tideswell, and 7 W. of Bakewell. It is situated at the foot of a high hill. The inhabitants are principally engaged in the ribbon manufacture.

How tall is Chelmorton in the Peak District?

Farmers and border collies on duty, night and day as the newborn fill the fields of Chelmorton, eleven hundred feet above sea level in the heart of the Peak District. Snowdrops line the limestone wall sides under cloudy skies as the general weather has turned positively warm after the winter snow.

Why is the Chelmorton life fund so important?

A fund called Chelmorton Life was created to support activities in the village. Over the years supporting activities to the village summer festival have taken place which have incuded large firework displays and sheep roast barbecues which in past years have been provided free to everyone in the village.

Why was the Chelmorton public phone box built?

The public phone box is also unique, built of stone construction and painted green. Chelmorton was built along the banks of a little stream that was known as Illy Willy Water, it provided a constant supply of pure water for the village.

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