Historic bridges · East of England
Bridge Over Road And Revetments To Cutting, 160 Metres To South Of Nettleden Road
In or near Ashridge.
Bridge Over Road And Revetments To Cutting, 160 Metres To South Of Nettleden Road — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Berkhamsted · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge Over Road And Revetments To Cutting, the nearest railway station is Berkhamsted, located 3.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is HP1 3DA, and entry to the site is free.
About
Bridge Over Road And Revetments To Cutting, 160 Metres To South Of Nettleden Road is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1174425). 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 TL 01 SW NETTLEDEN WITH ROMAN ROAD POTTEN END Nettleden 3/223 Bridge over road and - revetments to cutting, 160m to S of Nettleden Road GV II Flyover bridge to carry former principal drive to Ashridge over a local road artifically sunk here with revetted sides. Early C19, probably by James Wyatt, for Earl of Bridgewater c.1808. Bridge of red brick in English-bond with Portland stone string course, piers and hogsback- section coping between: revetments of similar brick and bond with large panels of uncoursed knapped flints. A Tudor-arched bridge of about 4m span and 3.5m height to springing of arch, built in 6 segments stepping up the slope southwards, and supporting a wide carriageway for the former drive running E-W at the upper level. The low brick parapets with splayed ends were broken by 4 tall Gothic stone piers on each side with cusped panels in each face and cross-gabled tops. The lower halfs remain but the upper parts lie tumbled in the vicinity. The deep cutting with revetted sides extends for some distance. Listing NGR: TL0204410506 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 158004 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge Over Road And Revetments To Cutting, located 160 metres to the south of Nettleden Road in Hertfordshire, is a Grade II listed building. It serves as a notable example of early 20th-century engineering in the West Midlands region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7828, -0.5246
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Dacorum
- Parish
- Nettleden with Potten End
- Postcode
- HP1 3DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harpenden and Berkhamsted
- Established
- 1808
- Nearest railway station
- Berkhamsted — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26469111 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over Road And Revetments To Cutting, 160 Metres To South Of Nettleden Road?
- Bridge Over Road And Revetments To Cutting, 160 Metres To South Of Nettleden Road is in Hertfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP1 3DA), in the parish of Nettleden with Potten End.
- What is Bridge Over Road And Revetments To Cutting, 160 Metres To South Of Nettleden Road?
- Bridge Over Road And Revetments To Cutting, 160 Metres To South Of Nettleden Road — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Over Road And Revetments To Cutting, 160 Metres To South Of Nettleden Road?
- The nearest railway station is Berkhamsted, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP1 3DA.
- When was Bridge Over Road And Revetments To Cutting, 160 Metres To South Of Nettleden Road built?
- Built or established in 1808. Designed by James Wyatt.
- Is Bridge Over Road And Revetments To Cutting, 160 Metres To South Of Nettleden Road a listed building?
- Bridge Over Road And Revetments To Cutting, 160 Metres To South Of Nettleden Road is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over Road And Revetments To Cutting, 160 Metres To South Of Nettleden Road a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge Over Road And Revetments To Cutting, 160 Metres To South Of Nettleden Road is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bridge Over Road And Revetments To Cutting, 160 Metres To South Of Nettleden Road free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over Road And Revetments To Cutting, 160 Metres To South Of Nettleden Road is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over Road And Revetments To Cutting, 160 Metres To South Of Nettleden Road?
- The nearest railway station is Berkhamsted, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP1 3DA.