Bakewell Bridge

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Bakewell Bridge
River WyeBakewell Bridge, Derbyshire.jpg
Coordinates 53°12′52″N1°40′22″W / 53.2144°N 1.6728°W / 53.2144; -1.6728 Coordinates: 53°12′52″N1°40′22″W / 53.2144°N 1.6728°W / 53.2144; -1.6728
CarriesA619 Bridge Street
(Bakewell–Worksop)
Crosses River Wye
Locale Bakewell, Derbyshire
Characteristics
Designstone arch bridge
History
Openedc.1300
Rebuiltwidened in 19th century
Statistics
Listed Building – Grade I
Official nameBakewell Bridge [1]
Designated13 March 1951 (1951-03-13)
Reference no.1148112
Official nameBakewell Bridge [2]
Reference no.1007078
Location
Bakewell Bridge

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.

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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]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Historic England. "Bakewell Bridge (Grade I) (1148112)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 22 December 2020.
  2. Historic England. "Bakewell Bridge (1007078)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
  3. "Heritage Locations". www.nationaltransporttrust.org.uk. Retrieved 2020-12-22.
  4. Parke, William D. (1997). Derbyshire Walks with Children. Sigma Leisure. ISBN   978-1-85058-613-5.
  5. "A619 road". roadnow.com. Roadnow LLC. Retrieved 29 January 2022.