Historic bridges · East Midlands
Bridge at The Rookery
In or near Wardlow.
Bridge at The Rookery — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Richard Vince — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Bridge at The Rookery is located in Derbyshire, with the nearest railway station being Rowsley South, approximately 8.8 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is DE45 1QP.
About
Bridge at The Rookery is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1311443). 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 SK 19 69 PARISH OF ASHFORD IN THE WATER BUXTON ROAD 11/13 (South Side) 'Bridge at The Rookery' GV II Bridge. C18. Coursed limestone rubble with gritstone dressings. Four arches with projecting keystones, two central segmental ones, with narrow, stiled, semi-circular headed arches to either side. Rubble parapet walls over, splaying outwards to each end. Square sectioned copings. Wooden gate to south side. Listing NGR: SK1922769630 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 80444 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 and a diverse menu, as well as access to a beer garden and nearby attractions like Thornbridge Estate and Chatsworth House.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: DERBYSHIRE DALES
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge at The Rookery is a Grade II listed bridge located in the East Midlands. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical importance within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.2234, -1.7135
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Ashford in the Water
- Postcode
- DE45 1QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Phone
- 01629 812931
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South — 8.8 km
- Official site
- www.robinsonsbrewery.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26597935 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge at The Rookery?
- Bridge at The Rookery is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE45 1QP), in the parish of Ashford in the Water.
- What is Bridge at The Rookery?
- Bridge at The Rookery — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge at The Rookery?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE45 1QP.
- Is Bridge at The Rookery a listed building?
- Bridge at The Rookery is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge at The Rookery a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge at The Rookery is part of the DERBYSHIRE DALES National Nature Reserve.
- Is Bridge at The Rookery free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge at The Rookery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge at The Rookery?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DE45 1QP. It sits within the Derbyshire Dales parliamentary constituency.