Listed Building record MDR13013 - Sheepwash, Holme Bridge, Bakewell

Sheepwash, Holme Bridge, Bakewell, an early to mid-19th century structure. 'Limestone walled enclosure from which sheep were pushed into the adjacent millstream for washing.' (1) 'In 1920 the sheepwash was sold as part of the same lot as Rock House.' (2) Photograph. (3) From the National Heritage List for England: 'BAKEWELL SK2168 BUXTON ROAD 831-1/4/70 (North side) Sheepwash Enclosure to south-west of Holme Bridge GV II Sheepwash enclosure. Early-mid C19. Rubble limestone. Irregular D-shaped enclosure approximately 13m in length on straight back wall to north; the walls approximately 1.5m in height. Gate openings at west and east ends, the latter with gritstone piers. Another opening to south gives access to mill stream in which the sheep were doused; small recess hole in wall for keeping salve. Listing NGR: SK2150868966.' (4)