| Bridge name | Bakewell Bridge |
|---|---|
| Carries | A619 Bridge Street (Bakewell–Worksop) |
| Crosses | River Wye |
| Locale | Bakewell, Derbyshire |
| Design | stone arch bridge |
| Open | c.1300 |
| Rebuilt | widened in 19th century |
| Coordinates | 53.2144°N 1.6728°W |
| Designation 1 | UK Grade I |
|---|---|
| Designation1 offname | Bakewell Bridge[1] |
| Designation1 date | 13 March 1951 |
| Designation1 number | 1148112 |
| Designation 2 | Scheduled monument |
| Designation2 offname | Bakewell Bridge[2] |
| Designation2 number | 1007078 |
Bakewell Bridge is a Grade I listed[1] stone arch bridge spanning the River Wye in Bakewell, Derbyshire. The bridge is also a scheduled monument.
History
The bridge dates back to the 14th century and was constructed using ashlar gritstone. The bridge has five arches with cutwaters, one of which supports the base of a cross,[1] and was widened in the 19th century.[3][4] It carries the A619 road, which begins in Bakewell and leads via Chesterfield to Worksop in Nottinghamshire.[5]
See also
References
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- ^ "Heritage Locations". www.nationaltransporttrust.org.uk. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
- ^ Parke, William D. (1997). Derbyshire Walks with Children. Sigma Leisure. ISBN 978-1-85058-613-5.
- ^ "A619 road". roadnow.com. Roadnow LLC. Retrieved 29 January 2022.