Bradbourne

Civil Parish in Derbyshire Derbyshire Dales

England

Bradbourne

Bradbourne is a picturesque civil parish located in the Derbyshire Dales district of Derbyshire, England. Situated approximately 7 miles north of Ashbourne, it covers an area of around 4 square miles and has a population of about 200 residents. The village is nestled in the beautiful Peak District National Park, surrounded by rolling hills, lush green landscapes, and meandering rivers.

Bradbourne is known for its charming and well-preserved historic buildings, with many dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The village church, All Saints Church, is a prominent feature and showcases stunning medieval architecture. The local pub, The Bradbourne Arms, is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike, offering delicious food and a warm atmosphere.

The parish is primarily a rural community, with a strong emphasis on agriculture. The area is characterized by its traditional farming practices, with fields of grazing livestock and crops dotting the countryside. The landscape also provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and fishing.

Despite its small size, Bradbourne has a close-knit and active community. The village hosts various social events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. There is also a village hall that serves as a hub for community gatherings and activities.

Overall, Bradbourne offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful retreat in the heart of the Peak District. Its rich history, natural beauty, and strong community spirit make it a truly special place.

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Bradbourne Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.076852/-1.701796 or Grid Reference SK2053. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Diamond Jubilee Monument, Bradbourne

For Queen Victoria's Jubilee. Bradbourne is a Thankful Village, one of only 51 in the country not to have lost a man in the First World War, and the only one in Derbyshire. (Later research indicates there may have been 53 villages.)

Chris Morgan

Dilapidated barn near Bradbourne

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Track to New House Farm

Chris Morgan

Looking down Wigber Low

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Cattle grid on the lane near Bradbourne Mill

Mat Fascione

Ancient place of the dead on Wigber Low

Archaeological evidence of funeral activity at this panoramic location go back to the Middle Neolithic Period. Its use as a place of the dead then continued for many centuries - even into the Anglo Saxon period. See Link

Neil Theasby

On Wigber Low

Looking northwards. Wigber Low is the site of many ancient funeral events and burials. Close by, in the Middle Neolithic period, it is believed that bodies were left up here as carrion - perhaps with a sense of returning human remains to Nature. See Link

Neil Theasby

Resilient hawthorn tree on Wigber Low

For information about Wigber Low see Link

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View from Wigber Low to Bradbourne

For perhaps thousands of years Wigber Low witnessed many funeral ceremonies amidst these grey limestone rocks and pebbles. See Link

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All Saints church at Ballidon.

Seen from the Limestone way footpath.

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Ruined farm building west of The Beeches

And north of Bryn Hall Farm by minor the road between Brassington and Bradbourne.

Neil Theasby

View to houses by Brackendale Lane, Bradbourne

Neil Theasby

Old Milestone by the B5056, South of Hipley Hill

Carved stone post by the B5056, in parish of BALLIDON (DERBYSHIRE DALES District), Ashbourne Road, South West of Hipley Hill, back to stone wall, on North West side of road. Bakewell Wedge, erected by the Haddon & Bentley turnpike trust in the 19th century. Visible in 2023 Link

Inscription reads:- : To / ASHBOURN / 5 / MILES : : To / BAKEWELL / 12 / MILES : Grade II Listed. List Entry Number:1109340 Link

Milestone Society National ID: DE_BKAB12.

J Higgins

Bradbourne, Derbyshire, All Saints

Dave Kelly

Bradbourne a Doubly Thankful village

The sign on the edge of the village and on this small pillar is for a doubly thankful village. The meaning being that no one from the village who took part in the 1st or 2nd World War was killed so everyone came back, for which the village was thankful.

Malcolm Neal

Ballidon - All Saints Church

Colin Park

Cottages in Parwich

On Dam Lane in the village of Parwich.

Chris Thomas-Atkin

Diamond Jubilee Monument, Bradbourne

Bradbourne has no war memorial but it does have this lamp commemorating Queen Victoria's Jubilee in 1897. The plaque below states that this is a 'doubly thankful village' meaning that no service personnel from here were killed in either the First or Second World War. They are very rare; it is thought there are only 14 in England with possibly a further four in Wales (and no others in Derbyshire). It is not always easy to be certain, partly because survivors were rarely recorded and sometimes because it is not clear where an individual was born or lived. In the case of Bradbourne, however, considerable research has been undertaken to match military and census records showing with reasonable confidence that the village does indeed have the doubly-thankful status.

Stephen McKay

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Bradbourne is located at Grid Ref: SK2053 (Lat: 53.076852, Lng: -1.701796)

Administrative County: Derbyshire

District: Derbyshire Dales

Police Authority: Derbyshire