Historic bridges · East Midlands
Ashford Bridge
Also known as: Mill Bridge
In or near Wardlow.
Ashford Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ashford Bridge in Derbyshire, the nearest railway station is Rowsley South, located 8.3 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Ashford Bridge is a historic bridge in Derbyshire, the East Midlands. The site is part of the DERBYSHIRE DALES National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Derbyshire Dales parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 8.3 km away. Postcode area DE45.
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Heritage listing
Details ST CLEER SX 26 NW 10/49 Ashford Bridge II Bridge over the River Fowey. Circa 1870; incorporating earlier piers. Slatestone rubble and granite. The bridge has four spans with granite lintels and three piers with cutwaters, in dressed granite with corbels supporting the lintels of the arches. The arches and the cutwaters are the same on the upstream and downstream sides. Bridge about 9 metres long and about 3 metres wide. Parapet walls about one metre high, with roughly hewn granite copings. Ashford Bridge is similar in construction to Drayness Bridge (q.v.). This entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 13 September 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 62186 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Bulls Head is a historic 17th-century coaching inn located in Ashford in the Water, within the Peak District. Visitors can enjoy a welcoming atmosphere with real ales, a diverse menu, and a beer garden, making it a great spot for relaxation and socializing.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: DERBYSHIRE DALES
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ashford Bridge, also known as Mill Bridge, is located in Ashford in the Water, Derbyshire, within the East Midlands. It is situated in a designated National Nature Reserve, the Derbyshire Dales.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2231, -1.7037
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Ashford in the Water
- Postcode
- DE45 1QQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Phone
- 01629 812931
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South — 8.3 km
- Official site
- www.robinsonsbrewery.com
Sources
- osm: w956963885 (ODbL)
- commons: Ashford Bridge at Ashford-in-the-Water.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ashford Bridge?
- Ashford Bridge is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE45 1QQ), in the parish of Ashford in the Water.
- What is Ashford Bridge?
- Ashford Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ashford Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE45 1QQ.
- Is Ashford Bridge a listed building?
- Ashford Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ashford Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Ashford Bridge is part of the DERBYSHIRE DALES National Nature Reserve.
- Is Ashford Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Ashford Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ashford Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DE45 1QQ. It sits within the Derbyshire Dales parliamentary constituency.