Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Thursday 9th October
649 Sheep including 441 Lambs, 200 Cull Sheep & 8 Store Sheep
441 Lambs ave 296.90p/kg
Trade a little easier than last week but still much in line for a slightly reduced entry. Tops today of 334p/kg and £165 per head.
Leading Prices
33.6kg | 308p/kg | M Kirkham, Fenny Bentley |
38.7kg | 307p/kg | L Johnson, Doveholes |
43.4kg | 334p/kg | T & R Hibbert, Eyam |
39.3kg | 324p/kg | CF Stoddart, Froggatt |
45.9kg | 311p/kg | L Johnson, Doveholes |
47.2kg | 308p/kg | WC, CA & JR Barratt, Combs |
47.5kg | 297p/kg | RW Botham, Shellbrook |
56.0kg | 296p/kg | CW Moss, Rainow |
Averages:
32.1 – 39.0kg | Ave 296.75p/kg | Top 308p/kg |
39.1 – 45.5kg | Ave 296.72p/kg | Top 334p/kg |
45.6 – 52.0kg | Ave 298.01p/kg | Top 311p/kg |
200 Cull Sheep ave £88/head
A much smaller sample of ewes in terms of quality and meat. Better sorts to a top of £214.
Auctioneer:

Peter Oven
Market Associate

Ivor Lowe
Partner
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