Monument record MDR13016 - Cheese window, Church Alley, Bakewell
Type and Period (1)
- DAIRY ? (Stuart to Victorian - 1650 AD to 1850 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A rear window of the property at the southern end of Church Alley has the inscription 'Cheese Window' above it. Cheese-making rooms were exempt from the Window Tax, a tax that was introduced in 1696 and repealed in 1851. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR19109 Bibliographic reference: Hill, R (PPJPB). 1985. Peak Park Treasures. E116, Challenger, G P.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 2165 6844 (5m by 11m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BAKEWELL, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
External Links (0)
Record last edited
Nov 13 2017 12:38PM