Butherwaite Hamlet
The name Butterthwaite, which is of Old Norse origin, means 'woodland clearing with rich pasture'. It was for a long period not only a farming community but also a centre of manufacturing. There was a water-powered mill and various workshops, one of the specialities being gimlet making.
Image Details
Archiving Reference Number | K/155/a/S |
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Date | 1955 |
Search Year | 1955 |
Type | Photograph |
Photographer/Artist | |
Publisher | |
Contributor/s | C&HGA |
Area | Ecclesfield |
Collection Holder | C&HGA |
Date Donated to the EDA | 1st October 2024 |
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