Building record MDR3088 - Framework knitters' workshop, east of Yewtree Farm, Bonsall
Type and Period (1)
- FRAMEWORK KNITTERS COTTAGE (Georgian to Victorian - 1737 AD to 1900 AD)
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Full Description
Bonsall was a major centre of domestic framework knitting; in 1844, there were 143 frames believed to be in use in the village. There are several surviving work-shops, one at SK 274 581 which is a stone built workshop dated 1737. (1).
Grade II listed small outbuilding converted to a framework knitters workshop, dated 'ISF 1737'. The building underwent alterations and additions, probably in the early 19th century. (2).
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Location
Grid reference | Centred SK 27 58 (10m by 7m) (Approximate) |
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Civil Parish | BONSALL, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Apr 5 2022 5:38PM