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"Bradwell is recorded in times past when the original name appears to have been either Bradwall or Broadwall, Brad from broad or spacious and Wall indicating a site at or near a Roman fortification." More |
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"Bradwell is recorded in times past when the original name appears to have been either Bradwall or Broadwall, Brad from broad or spacious and Wall indicating a site at or near a Roman fortification." More |
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GENERAL INFORMATION
in the Peak District of Derbyshire is a pretty, unspoiled village set in the picturesque Hope Valley. It lies on the line where the dark and white peaks meet and is surrounded by rolling countryside divided up by dry stone walls typical of the area.
Dating back to Roman times, Bradwell has a long tradition of mineral extraction, first in the form of lead mining and more recently the extraction of limestone for the production of cement. Its houses are built mainly in limestone, and adorn the hillsides in a higgledy piggledy fashion.
This mixture of geological heritage and climate - we have our own weather in Bradwell! - endows the area with some of the most attractive and varied scenery around.
A stiff walk to the top of Bradwell Edge will prove the point, with views of Ladybower Dam (part of the Derwent Dams) and Win Hill to the north, Losehill and the mighty Kinder Scout beyond to the NW; further west lies Buxton and to the south the vast plateau of fields surrounded by the dry limestone walls that typify the White Peak area.
To the east, views over the Hathersage end of the Hope Valley and the road from Sheffield, from which a spectacular introduction to the area is seen; indeed the name "Surprise View" is no accident - I would say "breathtaking". Also visible to the east is the craggy face of Stanage Edge, a favourite of many climbers - indeed many world famous ones have cut their teeth on these rocks.
Entering
Bradwell from the north on the B6049:
Entering Bradwell from the south:
There are many interesting old buildings:
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for map.
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