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Monument record MDR8737 - Sheep shelter, 570m south-west of Roystone Grange, Ballidon

Type and Period (1)

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> Personal Observation: Smith, K (PPJPB). K Smith (Peak Park Joint Planning Board) personal communication. 1997.
  • <2> Photograph: Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA). Slide Collection. 977.1-2.
  • <3> 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

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