Monument record MDR8737 - Sheep shelter, 570m south-west of Roystone Grange, Ballidon
Type and Period (1)
- SHEEP HOUSE (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Small drystone wall sheep shelter constructed of dolomitic limestone blocks in the north-west corner of a field. The style of construction and type of materials used suggests a Medieval date. (1). Photographic record. (2). The sheep shelter is not recorded on the Ordnance Survey 1st, 2nd or 3rd edition maps. Therefore the approximate field location of the shelter has been plotted on the map. (3).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDR12683 Personal Observation: Smith, K (PPJPB). K Smith (Peak Park Joint Planning Board) personal communication. 1997.
- <2> SDR18971 Photograph: Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA). Slide Collection. 977.1-2.
- <3> SDR20034 Personal Observation: Thornton, A. Personal observation, map evidence, field visit etc..
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 1977 5630 (180m by 247m) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BALLIDON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Aug 17 2007 11:48AM