Building record MDR14948 - The Black Swan Public House, Ashover
Type and Period (1)
- BEER HOUSE (Georgian to 21st Century - 1750 AD to 2050 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Inside is a large grandfather clock which was made in Chesterfield in 1750. Bear baiting is said to have taken place in a large hollow above the Black Swan, and has been recorded to have taken place in Ashover as recently as 1810. It was in that year a John Smith was sent to prison as a vagabond for 'being in charge of a bear.' (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR22717 Bibliographic reference: Warner, T & Buxton, P (North East Derbyshire District Council). 1979. Ashover Village Trail.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3499 6323 (22m by 11m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | ASHOVER, NORTH EAST DERBYSHIRE, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Nov 1 2017 4:43PM