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Building record MDR11990 - Tannery, Soft Water Lane, Bradwell

Type and Period (1)

  • (Georgian to Victorian - 1750 AD? to 1900 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

An old tannery which is situated just behind the Saw Mill [SMR 2264] on Bradwell Brook. Some remains of the building exist, but the business ceased at the end of the 19th century. (1) Three storey limestone factory building with slate roof astride the brook. (2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Harris, H. 1971. Industrial Archaeology of the Peak District. p 193.
  • <2> Bibliographic reference: Fowkes, D (ed.). 1997. Derbyshire Industrial Archaeology. A Gazetteer of Sites. Part IV. Derbyshire Dales. p 13.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SK 1746 8122 (17m by 30m)
Civil Parish BRADWELL, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE

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Record last edited

Jun 22 2015 11:55AM

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