I was walking through Ecclesall Woods yesterday and noticed, for about 600 mteres a track of stones looking very much like a railway line. All the stones were laid touching and set so they were facing inwards. They were about 0.6 metre apart. They had obviously been there a number of years. These can be found aside the brook as you walk towards the bird santuary on what is commonly called The Dore Path.

Can anybody enlighten me to there use?

I know what you mean, i used to ride through there all the time.

I found this in 'Dore to Door' a local magazine for Dore ...
www.dorevillage.co.uk

Ecclesall Woods archeology
Several archeology surveys have taken place in the woods and FEW (Friends of Ecclesall Woods) recently applied for money from the heritage Lottery Millennium Fund to hire an independent expert to assess the features discovered. His report confirms that the archeology in the woodland is of considerable interest, particularly with respect to features dating from the medieval period. Along with earlier remains, possibly dating from the Romano-British era, this makes Ecclesall Woods of regional importance from an archeological perspective.
FEW has set up an archeology section led by Geoff Hartland, who would like to hear from anyone interested in the subject. You can reach him on 236 8569.

A guided walk introducing DVS members to the history and archeology of the woods will take place on Sunday 4th March. See diary for details.

Archeology dig
Two trial archeology trenches have recently been dug along an old trackway in Ecclesall Woods by the University of Sheffield's Archeology Consultancy team. The aim was to determine the condition of the trackway and its original purpose prior to resurfacing. A report will be submitted to the Tree and Woodland team at Sheffield Council.

Thank you. I will contact the various parties if no other forum user can throw anymore light on the subject

Originally posted by BoppinBruce


Can anybody enlighten me to there use?

Possibly the remains of a head or tail goit for a mill dam ??.

There were two mill dams in the area, - one near Ryecroft farm and another at Whirlow on the Limb Brook.