Nether Haddon

Civil Parish in Derbyshire Derbyshire Dales

England

Nether Haddon

Broadmeadow Shaft Adjacent to the cottages here, which were once the offices of the Alport Mining Company, can be seen a large mound which marks the site of the Broadmeadow Shaft on the Alport mines. This company was an amalgamation of various separate mining concerns and operated the very rich lead mines of this area. They were classed as the most heavily watered mines in the country and suffered from inflows of more than 6000 gallons a minute. Consequently, heavy pumping was necessary, chiefly by water pressure engines which used a column of water to power them. The well known Cornish engineer, Richard Trevithick was consulted and he was responsible for the first of many such underground machines within this region. Water to power the engine in this shaft was taken from the River Lathkill and over Alport village in wooden launders and then by a tunnel to the shaft. All the pumped water, along with that used by the engines (of which there were upwards of seven scattered throughout the workings) was drained away by the deep Hillcarr Sough, a tunnel driven from the River Derwent near Darley Dale. — Broadmeadow Shaft Credit: Richard Bird

Nether Haddon is a civil parish located in the county of Derbyshire, England. It is situated in the district of North East Derbyshire, approximately 7 miles east of the town of Chesterfield. The parish covers an area of about 2.5 square miles and is predominantly rural, characterized by rolling hills, meadows, and farmland.

Nether Haddon is a small village with a population of around 200 residents. The settlement is scattered, with a handful of houses and farms dispersed throughout the area. The parish is surrounded by picturesque countryside, offering stunning views and ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling.

Historically, Nether Haddon was an agricultural community, with farming being the main occupation for its inhabitants. Although the village has seen some modern development, it has managed to retain its rural charm and tranquility. The local economy is now diverse, with residents engaged in a range of professions and industries.

The parish is served by a local primary school, providing education to the village's children. There are also several churches in the area, catering to different denominations and serving as important community hubs. Additionally, Nether Haddon benefits from good transport links, with nearby roads connecting it to the surrounding towns and villages.

Overall, Nether Haddon is a small and peaceful civil parish, offering a rural lifestyle amidst beautiful countryside. Its close-knit community and scenic surroundings make it an attractive place to live for those seeking a quiet and picturesque setting.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.191656/-1.656009 or Grid Reference SK2366. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Broadmeadow Shaft

Adjacent to the cottages here, which were once the offices of the Alport Mining Company, can be seen a large mound which marks the site of the Broadmeadow Shaft on the Alport mines. This company was an amalgamation of various separate mining concerns and operated the very rich lead mines of this area. They were classed as the most heavily watered mines in the country and suffered from inflows of more than 6000 gallons a minute. Consequently, heavy pumping was necessary, chiefly by water pressure engines which used a column of water to power them. The well known Cornish engineer, Richard Trevithick was consulted and he was responsible for the first of many such underground machines within this region. Water to power the engine in this shaft was taken from the River Lathkill and over Alport village in wooden launders and then by a tunnel to the shaft. All the pumped water, along with that used by the engines (of which there were upwards of seven scattered throughout the workings) was drained away by the deep Hillcarr Sough, a tunnel driven from the River Derwent near Darley Dale.

Richard Bird

Cottages in Stanton in Peak

Near the bottom of the long thin village.

Bill Boaden

Field at Stanton in Peak

Right at the bottom of the village.

Bill Boaden

Stanton in Peak

From the bottom of the village looking up. The spire of Holy Trinity Church is seen but the village continues quite a long way past that.

Bill Boaden

Sheep above Congreave

Looking towards Rowsley down the Wye valley.

Bill Boaden

Viewpoint by Pilhough Lane, near Stanton, Derbyshire

A viewing point over the lower valley of the River Wye in the Derbyshire Peak District.

Andrew Tryon

Pastures at Congreave, near Rowsley, Derbyshire

Andrew Tryon

Conksbury Bridge over River Lathkill

In Lathkill Dale

Martin Dawes

Footpath coming off minor road

Takes you over fields to Over Haddon

Martin Dawes

Footpath through rough pasture out of Lathkill Dale

Martin Dawes

Old barn on the edge of Alport

Not yet converted into a luxury residence.

Ian Calderwood

A herd of deer

Ian Calderwood

Old lead shaft capped with concrete

Harthill Hall is in the background

Ian Calderwood

Step stile and fingerpost

Off the B5056 at the junction with Birchover Road.

Ian Calderwood

Footpath above Lathkill Dale

This footpath follows the shelf of land above the Lathkill Dale near Over Haddon.

Philip Halling

Looking over Coombs Valley

To the east of Bakewell which can be seen in the distance.

Graham Hogg

Haddon Road (A6)

The A6 is Britain's fourth longest road and one of the main historic north-south roads in England. It currently runs for 299 miles from Luton in Bedfordshire to Carlisle in Cumbria, although it formerly started at a junction with the A1 at Barnet. Running north west from Luton, the road travels through Bedford, bypasses Rushden, Kettering and Market Harborough, continues through Leicester, Loughborough, Derby and Matlock before going through the Peak District to Bakewell, Buxton, Stockport, Manchester, Salford, Pendleton, Irlams o' th' Height, Pendlebury, Swinton, Walkden, Little Hulton, Bolton, Chorley, Preston, Lancaster, Kendal and Penrith before reaching Carlisle. See Link