Overton Area Heritage Walk

Established in 1974, Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust (DHBT) has been responsible for the rescue of many historic buildings throughout Derbyshire.  Using their skills and knowledge, members of the Trust identify neglected and abandoned historic buildings and then work to bring them back into new sustainable use.The Trust is a non-profit registered charity that is committed to the heritage of Derbyshire, working with its own in-house professionals to provide help and advice to groups and individuals sharing a passion for historic buildings.

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A heritage walking tour of the Overton/Ashover area with the Peak District Mines Historical Society (PDMHS)

Ashover Parish Hall

A heritage walking tour of the Ashover/Overton area, led by Tony Wood from the (PDMHS).Discover some of the industrial history of the village of Ashover and surrounding area on this guided walk.Start at Ashover Parish/Village Hall car parkCrispin Inn – Job WallAshover Church – Parkin and Babbington GravesAmber Valley Light RailwayOverton Hall and Mine (Joseph Banks etc)Gin LaneRavens Nest – Parkin FamilyMill Town – Miners Arms and PinfoldFall Gates – StationFall’s QuarryBack through the fields to Ashover.The walk will commence at 11am on the 26th March (location TBC) and is likely to be at least 2.5hrs long, so brining a packed lunch and wearing suitable clothing etc. is recommended. It will be free to join, but donations are very much encouraged. Proceeds will be split between the two charities - DHBT and the PDMHS.

Agenda

Discover some of the industrial history of the village of Ashover and surrounding area on this guided walk. Start at Ashover Village Hall car park. Crispin Inn – Job Wall. Ashover Church – Parkin and Babbington Graves. Amber Valley Light Railway. Overton Hall and Mine (Joseph Banks etc). Gin Lane. Ravens Nest – Parkin Family. Mill Town – Miners Arms and Pinfold. Fall Gates – Station. Fall’s Quarry. Back through the fields to Ashover.

Ashover Walk

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Overton Area Heritage Walk

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