Sawmills

Settlement in Derbyshire Amber Valley

England

Sawmills

North end of Ambergate Station Credit: Peter Moore

Sawmills is a small village located in the county of Derbyshire, England. Situated in the picturesque Derbyshire Dales, Sawmills is surrounded by rolling hills, green pastures, and charming countryside, making it an idyllic location for those seeking a peaceful and scenic retreat.

The village gets its name from the historical presence of several sawmills that were once an integral part of the local economy. While these sawmills have long ceased operation, the village still retains its quaint and rustic charm, with remnants of its industrial past scattered throughout.

Sawmills boasts a close-knit community, with a population of approximately 500 residents. The village is home to a small but welcoming local pub, where locals and visitors alike can enjoy a pint and engage in friendly conversation. Additionally, there is a village hall that serves as a hub for various community events and activities such as meetings, social gatherings, and recreational classes.

Nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers will find plenty to explore in the surrounding area. Sawmills is situated near the Peak District National Park, a renowned destination for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. The village also benefits from its proximity to the River Derwent, which offers opportunities for fishing and boating.

While Sawmills may be a peaceful and secluded village, it is conveniently located within a short distance of larger towns such as Matlock and Derby, where residents can access a wider range of amenities including shops, schools, and healthcare facilities.

Overall, Sawmills is a charming village that offers a tranquil lifestyle in the heart of Derbyshire's beautiful countryside, making it an appealing place to call home or to visit for a relaxing getaway.

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Sawmills Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.065926/-1.4625006 or Grid Reference SK3652. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

North end of Ambergate Station

Peter Moore

St. Luke's church, Heage

A seventeenth/nineteenth century replacement of a medieval church destroyed in 1545 Link

Jonathan Thacker

Church Street, Heage

Jonathan Thacker

War Memorial, Heage

In the churchyard of St. Luke's church.

Jonathan Thacker

St. Luke's church, Heage

The 1826 addition to a seventeenth century church on a medieval site Link

Jonathan Thacker

Lych Gate, Heage

Jonathan Thacker

Church Street, Heage

Jonathan Thacker

The former Shoulder of Mutton

The Shoulder of Mutton closed down in 1971 and is now a house.

Ian Calderwood

Air shaft for Wingfield Tunnel

Ian Calderwood

Tail of Crich Sough (Fritchley Level), which drained the Old End Mine

This drainage adit, or sough, was driven to unwater the Hollins Sough lead mines at Crich and ultimately drained the very deep Old End mine, entering its shaft 420 feet from the surface. Of the mine, nothing now remains but the outfall of its adit, with the keystone bearing the date of 1753, which can still be found in the bank side of the brook, approximately 2 miles south-south west, at Fritchley.

Richard Bird

End of Cromford Canal

Before the construction of various works at this location, the canal ran through a short tunnel and then crossed both the main Derby to Sheffield railway line and the A610 road via a long and interesting aqueduct which has now been demolished. Nowadays, this waterway terminates here and is crossed by a diversionary footpath with a run off sluice.

Richard Bird

Gas Distribution Station

There are a multitude of pipes and valves to facilitate gas distribution to the local area.

Jay Pea

Gas Pipeline

One of the gas pipelines associated with the nearby distribution station. It can be seen following the line of white posts in the field boundaries.

Jay Pea

Field Stripes

The arable field has recently been rolled leaving some nice stripes.

Jay Pea

Fields to West of Chadwick Nick

Recreating this 'First' for the square Link

Alan Murray-Rust

Crich Chase

Woodland on the steep side of the valley of the River Derwent. This is designated an SSSI; the designation includes the following comments: “The majority of the site supports an extensive area of ancient semi-natural woodland forming one of the largest and most structurally diverse semi-natural woodlands remaining in the Derwent valley of Derbyshire and of interest being on the upland fringes of the Peak District. . . The uppermost slopes of the Chase are characterised by more open woodland stands on thinner soils, dominated by silver birch with scattered oak and occasionally sycamore and young rowan Sorbus aucuparia.” This view is a good example of the latter section.

Alan Murray-Rust