Chesterfield

Settlement in Staffordshire Lichfield

England

Chesterfield

The Trooper pub at Wall
The Trooper pub at Wall Credit: Roy Hughes

Chesterfield is a market town located in the county of Staffordshire, England. Situated on the eastern bank of the River Rother, it is approximately 24 miles north of Derby and 11 miles south of Sheffield. With a population of around 103,800, Chesterfield is the largest town in the borough of Chesterfield and serves as a major commercial and administrative center in the region.

The town is renowned for its iconic landmark, the crooked spire of the Church of St Mary and All Saints. This medieval church, dating back to the 14th century, attracts visitors from far and wide due to its peculiar twisted appearance. The town's rich history can also be explored at the Chesterfield Museum and Art Gallery, which showcases artifacts and exhibitions exploring the town's past.

Chesterfield boasts a vibrant market tradition, with a large open-air market taking place three times a week. Shoppers can find a wide range of fresh produce, clothing, antiques, and other goods. The Market Hall, situated in the town center, provides additional shopping opportunities with a variety of independent retailers and boutiques.

In terms of transport, Chesterfield benefits from excellent road and rail links. The town lies at the intersection of the A61 and A632 roads, providing convenient access to neighboring towns and cities. The railway station offers regular services to major cities including Sheffield, Derby, and Nottingham.

With its historical charm, bustling market, and convenient location, Chesterfield is a popular destination for both residents and visitors seeking to explore the heart of Staffordshire.

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Chesterfield Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.649453/-1.849938 or Grid Reference SK1005. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Trooper pub at Wall
The Trooper pub at Wall
Watling Street Wall
Watling Street Wall
Milestone in Wall
Milestone in Wall
Cottage and entrance to Roman remains, Wall
Cottage and entrance to Roman remains, Wall
Watling Street junction with the A5, Wall
Watling Street junction with the A5, Wall
Large field southwest of Wall Lane
Large field southwest of Wall Lane
Recycled car hubcaps in Wall picnic area A picnic area by the car park for visitors to the village and its Roman excavations
Recycled car hubcaps in Wall picnic area
A picnic area by the car park for visitors to the village and its Roman excavations
A jubilee monument in the style of a Roman marker, Wall Erected in 2012 for Queen Elizabeth's diamond jubilee <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6050409">SK0906 : Modern Waymarker, Wall Roman Site Museum Car Park, Watling Street, Wall, off the A5</a> The text uses abbreviation, but a rough translation is: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth by the grace of God in the 60th year of her reign the people of wall set up this monument/milestone at the centre of (Great) Britain.  Distances from Wall to London 114 miles, Gloucester 61 miles, Chester 63 miles and York 112 miles
A jubilee monument in the style of a Roman marker, Wall
Erected in 2012 for Queen Elizabeth's diamond jubilee SK0906 : Modern Waymarker, Wall Roman Site Museum Car Park, Watling Street, Wall, off the A5 The text uses abbreviation, but a rough translation is: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth by the grace of God in the 60th year of her reign the people of wall set up this monument/milestone at the centre of (Great) Britain. Distances from Wall to London 114 miles, Gloucester 61 miles, Chester 63 miles and York 112 miles
Ploughed field on the edge of Wall
Ploughed field on the edge of Wall
St John's church, Wall
St John's church, Wall
Green Lane, Wall
Green Lane, Wall
Footpath and pointer, Wall
Footpath and pointer, Wall
Excavations of the Roman site, Wall
Excavations of the Roman site, Wall
The village hall, Wall
The village hall, Wall
Cottages and the old school house, Wall The furthest building (cream facade) is the old school house
Cottages and the old school house, Wall
The furthest building (cream facade) is the old school house
Letocetum Roman remains at Wall Viewed from the churchyard of St John the Baptist church. Letocetum was a Roman settlement on Watling Street, the military road to North Wales. The site is in the care of English Heritage.
Letocetum Roman remains at Wall
Viewed from the churchyard of St John the Baptist church. Letocetum was a Roman settlement on Watling Street, the military road to North Wales. The site is in the care of English Heritage.
Letocetum Roman remains at Wall Letocetum was a Roman settlement on Watling Street, the military road to North Wales. The site is in the care of English Heritage.
Letocetum Roman remains at Wall
Letocetum was a Roman settlement on Watling Street, the military road to North Wales. The site is in the care of English Heritage.
Modern Waymarker, Wall Roman Site Museum Car Park, Watling Street, Wall, off the A5 The Jubilee Milestone was commissioned by the local Council and The Milestone Society to Commemorate the Queen's Jubilee, 2012. It was carved by Dave Bradbury as a Roman Honorific Pillar.

The inscription reads: DNELIZABETHAE : DEI GRATIA REGINAE : OB SEXAGENNALIA : VICANI LETOCETENSES : A LETOCETO : VMBILICO BRITANNIAE : LONDINIUM MP CXXIV : GLEVVM MP LXVI : DEVAM MP LXVIII :  EBORACVM MP CXXII

Milestone Society National ID: ST_NEWROM
Modern Waymarker, Wall Roman Site Museum Car Park, Watling Street, Wall, off the A5
The Jubilee Milestone was commissioned by the local Council and The Milestone Society to Commemorate the Queen's Jubilee, 2012. It was carved by Dave Bradbury as a Roman Honorific Pillar. The inscription reads: DNELIZABETHAE : DEI GRATIA REGINAE : OB SEXAGENNALIA : VICANI LETOCETENSES : A LETOCETO : VMBILICO BRITANNIAE : LONDINIUM MP CXXIV : GLEVVM MP LXVI : DEVAM MP LXVIII : EBORACVM MP CXXII Milestone Society National ID: ST_NEWROM
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Chesterfield is located at Grid Ref: SK1005 (Lat: 52.649453, Lng: -1.849938)

Administrative County: Staffordshire

District: Lichfield

Police Authority: Staffordshire

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