Historic bridges · East of England
Bridge over the "broadwater" in Brocket Park
In or near Digswell.
Bridge over the "broadwater" in Brocket Park — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
Christine Matthews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Welwyn Garden City · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge over the "broadwater" in Brocket Park, you can take a train to Welwyn Garden City station, which is 2.5 km away. The postcode for the location is AL8 7XG, and entry is free.
About
Bridge over the "broadwater" in Brocket Park is a Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1173560). 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 Lemsford TL 21 SW HATFIELD MARFORD ROAD (north side) 5/171 Bridge over the Lake at Brocket Hall 30.3.66 GV II* Bridge. 1772-4 by James Paine in grounds landscaped by Mr Wood of Essex. Portland stone. 3 segmental arches, wider central one over weir. Cutwaters have chamfered ashlar bases and niches over. Ribbed arch soffits. Modillioned cornice below parapet with symmetrical balusters (Colvin (1978)). Listing NGR: TL2146412590 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 158434 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge over the "broadwater" in Brocket Park is located in London. This structure is a Grade II* listed building, notable for its architectural significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7988, -0.2400
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Welwyn Hatfield
- Parish
- Hatfield
- Postcode
- AL8 7XG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Welwyn Hatfield
- Nearest railway station
- Welwyn Garden City — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26263448 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge over the "broadwater" in Brocket Park?
- Bridge over the "broadwater" in Brocket Park is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode AL8 7XG), in the parish of Hatfield.
- What is Bridge over the "broadwater" in Brocket Park?
- Bridge over the "broadwater" in Brocket Park — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge over the "broadwater" in Brocket Park?
- The nearest railway station is Welwyn Garden City, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode AL8 7XG.
- Is Bridge over the "broadwater" in Brocket Park a listed building?
- Bridge over the "broadwater" in Brocket Park is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Bridge over the "broadwater" in Brocket Park free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge over the "broadwater" in Brocket Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge over the "broadwater" in Brocket Park?
- The nearest railway station is Welwyn Garden City, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AL8 7XG.