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Sheepwash Bridge is a stone bridge of medieval date located in Derbyshire. The structure takes its name from its historical use in association with sheep washing, a practice common to rural communities managing flocks in this region. The bridge is constructed of stone and represents the practical engineering solutions employed in medieval England for crossing watercourses whilst accommodating both human and animal traffic. Its designation as a listed ancient monument reflects its survival as evidence of medieval rural infrastructure and land management practices.
'Sheepwash' Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007064. View the official record →
Sheepwash Bridge is a stone bridge of medieval date located in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007064.
'Sheepwash' Bridge is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1007064.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Friden Hollow bowl barrow (8.5 km), Borther Low bowl barrow (8.8 km), Long Dale bowl barrow (8.8 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of 'Sheepwash' Bridge's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
'Sheepwash' Bridge stands on Dinantian Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Mississippian. The rock here is limestone with subordinate sandstone and argillaceous rocks.