An unusual survivor, with extensive construction, thought to be the second-oldest surviving in Britain, dating from the late 17th century.

Sheep washing was performed in early summer to clean the winter accumulation of grease, etc., in the fleece, and pre-dated the practice of sheep-dipping which was a pest-control measure.

Many such washes would simply be a dam in a stream, but at Thurgarton a 'pulpit' was provided in the middle of the stream for the man doing the washing so that he did not have to stand in the water.

April Joynes

November 7, 2024

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The second oldest sheep wash bridge in the Uk

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1. Thurgarton Sheep Wash – KNP Haulage Depot loop from Thurgarton

6.40km

01:43

80m

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2. Epperstone Circular Walk – Thurgarton Sheep Wash loop from Epperstone CP

8.36km

02:16

120m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Thurgarton Sheep Wash – Epperstone Circular Walk loop from Lowdham

11.0km

02:57

140m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Thurgarton, Newark And Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Thurgarton Sheep Wash

1. Thurgarton Sheep Wash – KNP Haulage Depot loop from Thurgarton

2. Epperstone Circular Walk – Thurgarton Sheep Wash loop from Epperstone CP

3. Thurgarton Sheep Wash – Epperstone Circular Walk loop from Lowdham

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