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AbbeydaleAbbeydale is the name given to a portion of the city of Sheffield in South Yorkshire and it occupies the valley area of the river Sheaf once the river itself has flowed past Dore. Abbeydale itself runs from Heeley Bridge through to Dore Road, and it takes its name from Beauchief Abbey. The abbey itself that Abbeydale is now widely associated with was believed to have been founded in the latter half of the twelfth century and it was dedicated to Saint Mary and the newly canonised Thomas Becket. Like many ancient abbeys it was not only a centre for religious worship but also a major centre for trade and commerce; Beauchief Abbey controlled everything from farming to iron smelting and milling in the area we now know as Abbeydale and beyond. The ancient Beauchief Abbey has been all but lost in modern times with only a small portion remaining attached to a more modern church that was erected in the 1600's, however what little does remain is listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument affording it some degree of protection against further modification of the historic site. Abbey Gold Club and Beauchief Golf Club both occupy major portions of the historic areas of Abbeydale however there are a number of areas of ancient woodland that are historically significant, these are located to the east of the old Abbey site (Parkbank Wood), to the south (Old Park Wood and Little Wood Bank), to the west (Ladies Spring Wood) and there is also the centrally located Gulleys Wood. Ladies Spring Wood in particular is visited by many each year as it is a major part of the Sheffield Round Walk as it passes through Abbeydale. This 14 mile hike commences at Hunters Bar and passes through Limb Valley and Abbeydale along with a number of other locations before returning full circle to Hunters Bar. Ladies Spring Wood (or Totley Wood as it is sometimes known) is a very famous part of Abbeydale due to its beautiful wooded scenery and diverse wildlife that inhabit the area including a number of species of woodpecker. It is considered a site of Special Scientific Interest and many visit each year to enjoy the peace and tranquility that the area offers. A major Abbeydale tourist attraction is the Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet, a unique industrial museum that dates back to the 13th century. Industry has existed on the site ever since and it was developed into a museum in 1970 after a careful six year restoration process. The site is also a Scheduled Ancient Monument and it is hoped that it will continue to educate and entertain people for many years to come! |
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