Historic bridges · North West England
Bridge over drive, in north part of Overleigh Cemetery
In or near Chester.
Bridge over drive, in north part of Overleigh Cemetery — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
John S Turner — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 1.3 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge over drive in the north part of Overleigh Cemetery, the nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, located 1.3 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CH4 7JT.
About
Bridge over drive, in north part of Overleigh Cemetery is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1375886). 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 CHESTER CITY (EM) SJ4065 OVERLEIGH ROAD 1932-1/8/216 (North side) Bridge over Drive, in north part of Overleigh Cemetery GV II Bridge and retaining walls. c1848. By TM Penson. Red sandstone. Semicircular arch springing from just above drive level, with drystone retaining walls to the cutting. Span of arch approx 3m. The bridge forms part of the picturesque layout of the cemetery which has sandstone outcrops on which mid C19 tombs and monuments stand amidst groves of trees. Listing NGR: SJ4030965462 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 469865 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Cheshire Military Museum showcases the history of Cheshire soldiers from the 17th century to the present day. Visitors can explore exhibits that detail the experiences of soldiers during various conflicts, including World War One, through interactive displays and film archives.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge over the drive in the north part of Overleigh Cemetery is located in North Wales, within the Cheshire West and Chester area. This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historic interest.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.1829, -2.8947
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH4 7JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Phone
- 01244 327617
- Established
- 1848
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 1.3 km
- Opening
- Thursday – Monday 10am – 4pm; last entry 3:30pm
- Official site
- cheshiremilitarymuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26656592 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge over drive, in north part of Overleigh Cemetery?
- Bridge over drive, in north part of Overleigh Cemetery is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH4 7JT), in the parish of Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area.
- What is Bridge over drive, in north part of Overleigh Cemetery?
- Bridge over drive, in north part of Overleigh Cemetery — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge over drive, in north part of Overleigh Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH4 7JT.
- When was Bridge over drive, in north part of Overleigh Cemetery built?
- Built or established in 1848. Designed by Thomas Mainwaring Penson.
- Is Bridge over drive, in north part of Overleigh Cemetery a listed building?
- Bridge over drive, in north part of Overleigh Cemetery is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge over drive, in north part of Overleigh Cemetery a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge over drive, in north part of Overleigh Cemetery is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bridge over drive, in north part of Overleigh Cemetery free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge over drive, in north part of Overleigh Cemetery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge over drive, in north part of Overleigh Cemetery?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH4 7JT.