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Photograph © Ashley Dace, under this
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Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
Location
Grid reference: SK 326 820
OS sheet: 110
Postcode: S7 2QW
About 4 miles SW of centre of Sheffield, on A621 Sheffield to Bakewell road.
A restored water-powered scythe works dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. The complex
includes water-powered tilt hammers, a grinding hull and hand forges; a workman's cottage, and manager's house.
Opening times 2016
All year, Monday to Thursday,
10.00-16.00, Sundays 11.00-16.45. Closed Fridays & Saturdays. Parties at other
times by arrangement.
National Mills Weekend opening times 2016
As part
of National Mills Weekend enjoy family entertainment, traditional crafts and
skills and a chance to see our restored waterwheels.
Open Saturday 14 May 10.00-16.00 & Sunday 15 May 10.00-16.00.
Normal admission applies (adults £4, concessions £3, children U16 are FREE)
Contact
General enquiries: Sheffield Industrial Museums Trust, tel. 0114 272 2106.
Bookings for all group visits:
tel. 0114 201 0613.
Web site
http://www.simt.co.uk/abbeydale-industrial-hamlet/
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