Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 26th June
383 Sheep including 292 Finished Lambs, 57 Cull Sheep & 30 Store Sheep
292 Finished Lambs ave 327.55p/kg
Trade unfortunately well back on last week but the average reflecting the number of plainer sorts within the entry. Better finished types still commanding a significant premium with tops of 390p/kg and £185 per head.
40.3kg | 390p/kg | G Ford, Tunstead Milton |
45.3kg | 360p/kg | DV Holland, Blore |
46.4kg | 370p/kg | DV Holland, Blore |
47.2kg | 350p/kg | Ashford Hall |
Averages:
32.1 – 39.0kg | Ave 316.81p/kg | Top 330p/kg |
39.1 – 45.5kg | Ave 321.98p/kg | Top 390p/kg |
45.6 – 52.0kg | Ave 337.28p/kg | Top 340p/kg |
52kg+ | Ave 337.52p/kg | Top 340p/kg |
57 Cull Sheep ave £135/head
Trade strong on all types with continental ewes to £214 and tups to £226.
30 Store Sheep
Suffolk store lambs to £85 and continental ewes with twins to £246
Auctioneer:

Peter Oven
Market Associate

Ivor Lowe
Partner
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