Wirksworth

Wirksworth

Wirksworth (spr. Uirksuörßh), Marktflecken in der englischen Grafschaft Derby, am Ecclesburne; Fabriken in baumwollenen Waaren u. Mennige, Berggericht; in der Umgegend reiche Bleiminen; 2700 Ew.


Pierer's Lexicon. 1857–1865.

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