Holy Trinity Church, Ashford in the Water

Maiden garlands

Very interesting church, contrast the ancient “maiden garlands” and the new stained glass modern window. A lovely spot in a great village ( Pooh sicks from the bridge a must too)

Home of the Virgin Crants

The church is quite standard for Derbyshire but what was interesting was the story of the virgin crants or 'maiden's garlands' which I had never heard of before. They are both fascinating and somewha...

Spectacular

There's no escaping the spire of holy trinity, it dominates every vista from its towering location above the town of Bakewell. The short climb to the church is well rewarded with glorious views over t...

Pleasant but not outstanding

Long time since I've been in the church and fortunately it was open this time. The maidens garlands still hang from the ceiling with an information plaque giving more details. Some interesting stained...

Pretty village. church

Sadly the church was closed. No information about services or clergy. Well tended churchyard shows a caring community though.