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Sheepwash Bridge, Ashford in the Water

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Sheepwash Bridge, Ashford in the Water

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Location: Ashford In The Water, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Dan Hobson

September 28, 2018

Ashford in the Water's Medieval Sheepwash Bridge is a wonderfully historic and beautiful structure. It was built on the site of the ford across the river.

In the 17th century, it was crossed each week by hundreds of pack horses. It has been widened at least twice and takes its name from the attached sheep pen. Sheep were driven into it before being thrown into the river and washed prior to shearing. The bridge is no longer open to traffic and is a favourite spot where visitors can either feed the ducks, or gaze down into the clear waters to see if they can spot a rainbow trout.

Tom

November 22, 2018

A great example of a medieval bridge.

Gimble Thoroughfare

March 9, 2025

A beautiful example of the local heritage

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Location: Ashford In The Water, Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Sheepwash Bridge, Ashford in the Water

1. Monsal Head & Deep Dale loop from Ashford in the Water — Peak District National Park

2. Monsal Head and Headstone Viaduct loop from Ashford-in-the-Water — Peak District National Park

3. Bakewell, Hassop & Ashford in the Water loop — Peak District National Park

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