WORKSOP, a town, in Nottinghamshire, England, on the Chesterfield Canal. Pop. (1931) 26,286. To the south lies the Dukeries (q.v.). The church of St. Mary and St. Cuthbert be longed to an old priory. At the Reformation only the west portion was spared, and it was restored with Perpendicular additions. Be
hind it are the ruins of the Lady chapel, with fine Early English work. The priory gatehouse (14th century) remains. The town hall and free library are the principal public buildings.