Derbyshire Well Dressings 2006
Wormhill

The Wormhill Dragon. Why is there a dragon on the side panels of this years dressing??
Cica 700 AD the Anglo-Saxons settled here and called it "Wruenele" this translates as "Wruen" worm, reptile or dragon and "ele" hill.

According to local folklore the hill at Knotlow was the lair of a dragon and the terraces around it were made by the coils of it's tail.

Knotlow is an ancient volcanic vent and this may explain the myth.

(This story was made freely available at the well dressing and I thank the person or persons who took the trouble to supply it).

Date visited 27/08/06

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