Bradfield Walks&Trails Bradfield Past and Present Map of in 1891

Although Bradfield is not listed in the Domesday Haymaking at Smallfield Book, there is evidence of settlement here from earliest times. Low Bradfield grew up as a farming During the 1930s mass trespasses took place community around the corn mill where on Kinder Scout and also in this area as part Agden Beck and Dale Dyke meet to form of the campaign for freedom to walk on the the . ’s origins are moors. probably in the early 12th century when the Bradfield remains a mainly agricultural motte-and-bailey castle and the church area, although many local farm buildings were built. have been converted to housing. Only seven As the land was relatively poor, sheep miles from the centre farming predominated in the area, with of , and in the some fodder crops also being grown. Other National industries including quarrying, lead and Park, Bradfield is popular ganister mining, corn milling and brewing with walkers and cyclists. also developed. Little now remains of Although the moors By the car park these industries, although beer is still are still used for grouse there is a children’s Local Places of Interest brewed in the area at Bradfield Brewery shooting, there is now playground and the in High Bradfield. The construction of the public access to most High Bradfield, at the top of Woodfall Lane, nearby village hall is well worth a visit. St Nicholas’ Church reservoirs in the mid 19th century brought moorland areas. Others is the centre for is Grade 1 listed and thought to date from employment to the area and during this enjoy watching cricket, community activities. the 12th century. Bailey Hill is believed to period the moors above the village were bowls or tennis on the The Ibbotson have been the site of a Norman motte-and- Sets of walks leaflets are available from local outlets. privately owned by large landowners and Ibbotson Memorial field Bradfield Game Association, 1890 Memorial Field was bailey castle. Castle Hill, just east of the used for grouse shooting. in summer. For more information visit www.bradfield-walkers.org.uk given to the village by village, is marked on old maps as a ‘Saxon the Ibbotson family who lived at Burnside encampment’, although its actual origins Please follow the Acknowledgements: House and owned the old corn mill which are uncertain. There are excellent views from Countryside Code when Produced for Bradfield Parish Council by operated until 1940. Trespassers’ Bridge, the churchyard and the Old Horns Inn up CMP Consultancy and Rural Research. the wooden bridge leading from the bus towards Derwent Edge. visiting the area. Designed and made by Oakleaf Graphics Ltd. shelter to the field, was constructed in is an ancient settlement, some 2 miles ✔✔ Be safe - plan ahead and Historical photographs supplied by and copyright of 2010 to replace one washed away in 2007. from Low Bradfield. Ughill Manor is a listed follow any signs. Malcolm Nunn, Archivist, Bradfield Parish Council. Timber from an oak tree growing at Hayfield building dating from the 18th century. Small ✔✔ Leave gates and property as Funded by East Peak Innovation Partnership LEADER was used in the construction of the bridge Programme and Peak District National Park Authority coal and ganister drift mines operated in you find them. to commemorate a Mass Trespass which Sustainable Development Fund. Ughill until the 1970s, although no trace ✔ started from Hayfield. remains today. ✔ Protect plants and animals Bradfield Parish Council works in partnership with and take your litter home. other local authorities, organisations and community Bradfield today is a thriving community Dale Dyke Dam. The newly-constructed Dale groups across Bradfield, , , Loxley, ✔✔ Keep dogs under close control. and to improve the offering a range of amenities including the Dyke dam a few miles up the valley collapsed quality of life of everyone in the area. Post Office, with shop and cafe, the village on 11th March 1864 causing the Great ✔✔ Consider other people. hall, the Plough Inn and the Smithy Garage. Sheffield Flood. Around 250 were killed as Bradfield Parish Council offices and the the flood water swept down the Loxley and Bradfield Parish Archives are also located in Don valleys. Fortunately there was only one the village. fatality in Low Bradfield. Supported by the Sustainable Development Fund The Sands Cottages