Bakewell's name is said to derive from the warm springs in the area - the Domesday book entry calls the town 'Badequella',

---

Bakewell's name is said to derive from the warm springs in the area - the Domesday book entry calls the town 'Badequella', meaning Bath-well. The town was built on the West bank of the Wye at a spot where it was fordable and the site was probably occupied in Roman times (there is a Roman altar at Haddon Hall, found nearby). The Saxons left their mark here and in 924 Edward the Elder ordered a fortified borough to be built here. The church was founded in 920 and some Saxon fragments can be seen in the porch. However, although parts are Norman, most of the modern building dates from the 13th century and it was then virtually rebuilt in the 1840s. It contains many interesting monuments and is well worth a visit.

---

Size: 5616px × 3744px
Location: bakewell, derbyshire, England
Photo credit: © Tommy (Louth) / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: arch, arched, badequella, bakewell, bridge, derbyshire, domed, format, green, iconic, landscape, river, town, trees, water, wye