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Monument record MDR1317 - Sheepwash, south of Sheepwash Bridge

Type and Period (2)

  • (Post Medieval to 21st Century - 1540 AD to 2050 AD)
  • (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

  • Conservation Area

Full Description

The sheepwash below Sheepwash Bridge, Ashford. (1,2). Well preserved stone walled enclosure without gate on south side of Sheepwash Bridge alongside River Wye. (3). Used until recently for washing sheep before shearing. (4). Photograph collection. (5)

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Index: North Derbyshire Archaeological Trust (NDAT). 0077.
  • <2> Bibliographic reference: Harris, H. 1971. Industrial Archaeology of the Peak District.
  • <3> Bibliographic reference: Hill, R (PPJPB). 1985. Peak Park Treasures. Daybell, D; 1984; E226.
  • <4> Graphic material: PPJPB. 'Sheepwash Bridge, Ashford', Village Information Board.
  • <5> Photograph: Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA). Black and white photograph collection. 507: 106-107.

Map

Location

Grid reference SK 194 695 (point) (Approximate)
Civil Parish ASHFORD IN THE WATER, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE

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Record last edited

Jun 25 2015 6:07PM

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