Historic bridges · East Midlands
Amber Hill Bridge
In or near South Wingfield.
Amber Hill Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Alfreton · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Amber Hill Bridge is located in North East Derbyshire, postcode DE55 7LL. The nearest railway station is Alfreton, which is 3.6 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Amber Hill Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1311281). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 16 September 2021 to remove superfluous amendment details and to reformat the text to current standards SK 387 569 4/62 PARISH OF SHIRLAND & HIGHAM SHIRLAND ROAD Amber Hill Bridge (Formerly listed as Bridge over River Amber, Toadhole Furnace) GV II Bridge. Early C19. Coursed squared sandstone. Two segmental arches with radiating voussoirs. Central, semi-circular cutwaters either side, rising to copings with rounded top. Flat stringband over arches, Above plain parapets, curving outwards to each end, finishing in square piers. Plain copings with cambered tops. Listing NGR: SK3872956883 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 79450 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Amber Hill Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the East Midlands. This designation highlights its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1077, -1.4229
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- North East Derbyshire
- Parish
- Shirland and Higham
- Postcode
- DE55 7LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bolsover
- Nearest railway station
- Alfreton — 3.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26597752 (CC0)
Other places nearby

Dale Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.5 km

Hills Bridge (Spc8 63)
Historic bridges · 1.5 km

South Wingfield
Towns & cities · 1.8 km

Wessington
Towns & cities · 1.9 km

Shirland
Villages · 2.0 km

Oakerthorpe
Parks · 2.0 km

Broomhill Farm
Caravan parks · 2.1 km

Alfreton Hall
Historic houses · 2.2 km

Palmer-Morewood crypt
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km

War Memorial Alfreton
Memorials & monuments · 2.5 km

Wingfield Manor
Stately homes · 2.5 km

Odeon Alfreton
Theatres · 2.5 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Amber Hill Bridge?
- Amber Hill Bridge is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE55 7LL), in the parish of Shirland and Higham.
- What is Amber Hill Bridge?
- Amber Hill Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Amber Hill Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Alfreton, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE55 7LL.
- Is Amber Hill Bridge a listed building?
- Amber Hill Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Amber Hill Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Amber Hill Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Amber Hill Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Alfreton, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE55 7LL.