Wharncliffe musket range
Wharncliffe Chase Lodge, Woodhead Road, Wortley, Wharncliffe, South Yorkshire, S357DA
Extensive area situated on an open moorland plateau fomerly a deer Park.
Constructed by the Wharncliffe family who had connections with military army service. Most likely Edward Montagu Stuart Wortley Mackenzie 1827-1899. He was Colonel of the Hallamshire Rifle Volunteers and had previously served in the Guards Regiment. It is known that the Hallamshire Volunteers used it on regular occasions. A meeting at Sheffield Town Hall resolved to form a volunteer force in 1852 to address a perceived French threat (many regiments formed at this time nationwide). This may have been the incentive to build the range some years later.
A book is available on Amazon (The Historic Wharncliffe Musket Range).
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 15 September:
- 1230
Location & directions
Wharncliffe Chase Lodge, Woodhead Road, Wortley, Wharncliffe, South Yorkshire, S357DA
- Directions:
- We will meet at the Gate Lodge (inside the Park). Note that parking is restricted and the road can be dangerous. Lodge accessed by a small (almost hidden) drive.
- Contact on day:
- Mike Dyson
- Telephone number:
- +447396885231
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Book on day
- Booking conditions:
- Note that this event is organised by a single person but someone may stand in if necessary.
- Booking contact name:
- Mike Dyson
- Booking telephone number:
- +447396885231
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
Accessibility details
The site is situated on extremly rough and uneven ground. There are some broken drains and great care is needed.
Additional information
Very rough ground and exposed to the weather
- Max no of people per tour:
- 15
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s)
