Livestock & Dairy: Bakewell Market
Bakewell Market Thursday Lunchtime Sheep Sale Report 2020-09-24
Thursday 24th September 2020
1668 Sheep including 1386 Finished Lambs & 282 Cull Sheep
1386 Lambs Av. 201.32p/kg
A fantastic entry of sheep and whilst the average would be back a bit on last week, it included a number of Mules and horned hill lambs with the overall average well in line with the previous days returns. Top prices of 243p/kg and over £109 per head.
Leading Prices:
35.1kg | 224p/kg | JH & IEA Bennett, Branside |
42.2kg | 229p/kg | AC Langridge, Fole |
44.3kg | 237p/kg | B Ford, Lyme Handley |
45.0kg | 243p/kg | J Simpson, Hope Valley |
45.8kg | 237p/kg | J Simpson, Hope Valley |
53.2kg | 222p/kg | J Simpson, Hope Valley |
Averages:
32.1 – 39.0kg | To: 224p/kg | Ave: 202.33/kg |
39.1 – 45.5kg | To: 243p/kg | Ave: 201.50p/kg |
45.6 – 52kg | To: 237p/kg | Ave: 199.58p/kg |
52kg + | To: 222p/kg | Ave: 197.07p/kg |
282 Cull Sheep Av £63.67 per head
Another competitive trade with continental ewes to a top of £110 per head.
Auctioneer:

Ivor Lowe
Partner
Property and professional services

Peter Oven
Market Associate