Three Norman treasures, Parwich, Derbyshire  Walk in a nutshell
A gentle saunter that takes you through undulating countryside,
often with extensive views in all directions, and into three
pretty Derbyshire villages.  Why it's special There's a church
in each village, starting with St Peter's in Parwich. This was
substantially rebuilt in the 19th century but carvings above the
west door attest to its Norman origins. The large unbuttressed
tower and carvings above the south door at the church in
Bradbourne also date back to Norman times, and in the churchyard
you'll find a Saxon cross depicting scenes of the crucifixion.
Your final stop is the church in Ballidon, also Norman in
origin, which served as a chapel-of-ease for people who lived
far from the main parish church. The decoratively carved font
appears to have survived the Reformation by being covered in
thick plaster and whitewash, which weren't removed until well
into the 19th century.  Keep your eyes peeled for The remains of
a medieval village surroun