Historic bridges · East Midlands
Blonk Bridge Over River Don
In or near Catcliffe.
Blonk Bridge Over River Don — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
David Hallam-Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Sheffield · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Blonk Bridge Over River Don, the nearest railway station is Sheffield, located 0.8 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for navigation is S3 8LE.
About
Blonk Bridge Over River Don is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1271193). 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 SHEFFIELD SK3488SW BLONK STREET 784-1/20/84 Blonk Bridge over River Don 28/06/73 GV II Road bridge. Mid C19, altered c1913 and restored mid C20. Ashlar, with concrete and cast-iron balustrades. 3 elliptical rusticated arches with voussoirs and keystones. Sillband below balustrade. Open balustrades, cast-iron to east and concrete to west. Listing NGR: SK3586887763 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 455806 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Blonk Bridge is located over the River Don in Sheffield, serving as a scenic spot for visitors. It is part of the Grey to Green park, which celebrates local creativity and community spirit through various events and markets.
Place summary
Blonk Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located over the River Don in the East Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features that reflect its era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.3855, -1.4622
- District
- Sheffield
- Parish
- Sheffield, unparished area
- Postcode
- S3 8LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sheffield Central
- Nearest railway station
- Sheffield — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Su[3] 10:00-16:00
- Official site
- www.pollenmarket.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26561168 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blonk Bridge Over River Don?
- Blonk Bridge Over River Don is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S3 8LE), in the parish of Sheffield, unparished area.
- What is Blonk Bridge Over River Don?
- Blonk Bridge Over River Don — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blonk Bridge Over River Don?
- The nearest railway station is Sheffield, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode S3 8LE.
- Is Blonk Bridge Over River Don a listed building?
- Blonk Bridge Over River Don is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Blonk Bridge Over River Don free to visit?
- Yes, Blonk Bridge Over River Don is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blonk Bridge Over River Don?
- The nearest railway station is Sheffield, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S3 8LE.