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Ticknall tramway bridge, from the north
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3524
The tramway opened in 1802, to carry lime from Ticknall to the Ashby Canal. This... (more)
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Northern branch, Ticknall tramway
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3524
Curving round from the foreground to the hedge between the two buildings. The... (more)
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Ticknall tramway embankment, east of the Lodge
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3523
The tramway opened in 1802, to carry lime from Ticknall to the Ashby Canal. This... (more)
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Ticknall tramway heading south-west to the Ashby Canal
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3523
This 4ft 2ins gauge horse-drawn tramway opened in 1802, to connect the limeyards... (more)
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Western portal, tramway tunnel, Ticknall
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3523
This 4ft 2ins gauge horse-drawn tramway opened in 1802, to connect the limeyards... (more)
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Entrance to an agricultural field and footpath, Ticknall
by Oliver Mills
geograph for square SK3522
Located off Staunton Lane, connecting Ticknall with Heath Lane. Just to the... (more)
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Southern end, Sir Henry Harpur's limeyard, Ticknall
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3523
First worked in 1765. There were eight lime kilns at this end of the site, on... (more)
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Tramway bridge, Ticknall
by Chris Allen
geograph for square SK3524
The tramway was built between 1799-1802 and connected with the Ashby Canal at... (more)
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Stone blocks on the Ticknall tramway
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3523
The 'sleepers' of the tramway. Each stone had a hole drilled in it,... (more)
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This way to Ticknall
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3523
Public footpath near Middle Lodge, with Ticknall church in the distance.
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Hart's tongue fern, Ticknall limeyards
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3523
Asplenium scolopendrium on the south side of a Ticknall tramway cutting [opened 1802].
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Ticknall tramway junction, east end of tunnel
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3523
Looking from the northern branch towards the 'main line'. The tramway... (more)
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Southern portal, tramway tunnel, Ticknall
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3523
This 4ft 2ins gauge horse-drawn tramway opened in 1802, to connect the limeyards... (more)
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Northern portal, tramway tunnel, Ticknall
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3523
This 4ft 2ins gauge horse-drawn tramway opened in 1802, to connect the limeyards... (more)
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Brickworks, Ticknall
by Chris Allen
geograph for square SK3524
A Guide to the Industrial Archaeology of Derbyshire, AIA, 2005, lists this well... (more)
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An agricultural field near Staunton Lane, Ticknall
by Oliver Mills
geograph for square SK3522
The footpath leads into Calke Abbey.
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Ticknall: bus stop and lock-up
by John Sutton
geograph for square SK3523
The octagonal 18th-century lock-up is Grade II* listed. Home comforts included a... (more)
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Ticknall: on Main Street
by John Sutton
geograph for square SK3523
Houses opposite the end of Ingleby Lane, built in a pleasing mixture of sizes... (more)
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Ticknall: up Church Lane
by John Sutton
geograph for square SK3523
Looking towards the slender spire of the parish church on a fine spring morning.
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Ticknall: the rear of the Harpur Almshouses
by John Sutton
geograph for square SK3524
This row of Grade II listed almshouses dates from 1772. The picture was taken... (more)
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Ticknall: St George
by John Sutton
geograph for square SK3524
The Victorian church was designed by H I Stevens of Derby. Two fragments of the... (more)
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The Forge, off Ashby Road, Ticknall
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3423
Opposite Basford's Hill Farm.
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Post-industrial landscape, Ticknall
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3524
Sheep graze near the lumps and bumps of lead pits from the 1670s. There were... (more)
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Electrical substation, Ticknall
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3523
Just off the High Street.
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Commonwealth war graves, Ticknall churchyard
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3524
The white headstone reads "122311 Sergeant / D.A. Marriott / Wireless... (more)
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The pleasant grounds of Ticknall village hall
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3524
The car park is on the north side of the hall. A footpath heads west through... (more)
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Eastern shore, Dick's Pit, Ticknall limeyards
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3623
A flooded limestone quarry.
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Dick's Pit, Ticknall limeyards
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3623
A flooded limestone quarry.
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Bridge between two flooded quarries, Ticknall limeyards
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3623
Peacock or Engine Pit this side, Dick's Pit beyond. In Thomas Cope's limeyard.
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Hebridean sheep, by Blackwater pit
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3623
Used to graze the rough grasses of the Ticknall limeyards.
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The edge of a quarry face, Ticknall limeyards
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3623
Picked out in fallen leaves.
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Blackwater pit, Ticknall limeyards
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3623
Seen from the unquarried boundary between two limeyards. The limestone was... (more)
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Bridge over the tramway, Ticknall limeyards
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3523
Carrying a track heading south towards Margarets Close.
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Boundary between two Ticknall limeyards
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3523
The 'cliff' marks the boundary between Richard Gilbert's limeyard... (more)
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Path into Richard Gilbert's limeyard, Ticknall
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3523
One of five 'allotments' developed when the land was enclosed in 1765.... (more)
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The Wheel Inn, tinned up
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3523
November 2020 and the lease of one of Ticknall's three pubs is being advertised.
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Ticknall water tap, north side, Main Street
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3523
Almost opposite the Wheel Inn. One of 21 public water taps installed in the... (more)
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Ticknall water tap, south side, Main Street
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3524
One of 21 public water taps installed in the village in 1914. Water pumped up... (more)
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Ticknall water tap and water pump, Main Street
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3524
On the south side, near Lime Kiln Farm. Twenty one public water taps were... (more)
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Ticknall water tap, Melbourne Lane
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3624
The eastern-most of 21 public water taps installed in the village in 1914. Water... (more)
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Peacock or Engine Pit, Ticknall limeyards
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3623
A flooded limestone quarry.
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Tramway passing between two limeyards, Ticknall
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3623
The limeyards opened in 1765, the tramway in 1802. The 'cliff' of... (more)
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Footbridge over a restored lime kiln
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3523
In Sir Henry Harpur's limeyard, Ticknall.
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Tramway bridge and restored lime kiln, Ticknall
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3523
In Sir Henry Harpur's limeyard.
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Restored lime kiln, Sir Henry Harpur's limeyard, Ticknall
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3523
One of 13 in this limeyard, most of which are not restored.
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Boundary between two limeyards, Ticknall
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3523
The 'cliff' marks the boundary between Gilbert's limeyard and Sir... (more)
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Gilbert's limeyard, Ticknall
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3523
Quarried from 1765. One of several in this area.
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Branch of the Ticknall tramway, north of the junction
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3523
The tramway is on the higher ground, just to the left/west of the leaf-filled path.
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Ticknall tap, west side, Ashby Road
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3423
One of 21 public water taps installed in the village in 1914. Water pumped up... (more)
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Ticknall tap, at the Green
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK3423
One of 21 public water taps installed in the village in 1914. Water pumped up... (more)
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