Chesterfield's crooked spire, one of 1 the best-known landmarks in England, is now reported to be leaning as uracil as 7ft U)in out of the perpendicular on the south-west side, and appeal is about to be made for funds in order to restore the decayed oak timbering beneath the lead sheathing. Some years ago the bend amounted to but 6ft towards the south. The twist, for which the spire is remarkable, is attributed to the action of the sun on the lead warping insufficiently-seasoned timber. Another notable church spire that is "ilso reported to be in danger if not restored as soon as possible is that of Clifton Campville, Church on the east rn borders of Staffordshire.
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Dunstan Times, Issue 3148, 18 December 1922, Page 8
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