Monument record MDR15161 - Wharf (site of), Bullbridge, Ripley
Type and Period (1)
- WHARF (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
The site of the wharf at Bullbridge is situated at SK 35801 52372. The wharf had a high bank where a tippler overturned the wagons, throwing the limestone directly in to a boat. To withstand the violence of this method of loading, the boats were made of riveted cast-iron plates and lined with thick deal planks. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR21039 Unpublished document: Raphael, F (Bullbridge and Sawmills Area Civic Society). 2009. An Appraisal of the Bullbridge and Sawmills Area.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3581 5237 (30m by 12m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RIPLEY, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Dec 21 2018 9:27AM