Derbyshire and Peak District Photographs
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Ashford in the Water is a very pretty Derbyshire and Peak District village, situated on the River Wye, one and a half miles north west of Bakewell.
Its main attraction is the Sheep wash bridge which is both picturesque and ancient.. It was originally a medieval packhorse bridge and it is only until recently, that sheep were wahed here prior to shearing. The lambs would be penned within the stone-walled pen on one side of the river, whilst the mothers would be thrown in at the other side. They would naturally swim across to their offspring, thus ensuring a good soaking.
At Ashford in the Water 6 wells are dressed. For more information on Ashford in the Water see Ashford in the Water in Derbyshire |
Well Dressing photographs from Ashford in the Water in the Derbyshire Peak District 2008
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All photos on this web site © Edward Rokita
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