Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bridge over The Cut (east end) in Bretton Park
In or near Darton.
Bridge over The Cut (east end) in Bretton Park — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Darton · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge over The Cut in Bretton Park, the nearest railway station is Darton, located 3.2 km away. The postcode for the area is WF4 4LG, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bridge over The Cut (east end) in Bretton Park is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1135466). 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 SE21SE WEST BRETTON PARK ROAD (south side, off) 8/95 Bridge over the Cut - (east end) in Bretton Park. GV II Bridge. Probably early to mid C19 for Col. Thomas Richard and Diana Beaumont. Ashlar. Hump-backed bridge of 3 round arches, the centre one the largest, each with a small moulding and decorative frieze. Triangular cutwaters. Vermiculated panels at the springing of the arches and similar oval panels in the spandrels. A band decorated with a Vitruvian scroll motif forms the base of the parapet. The original vase-balustrade has been replaced by a simple steel railing, though the intermediate piers survive. At each end the bridge splays to terminate in squat octagonal piers each surmounted by a large urn with a fluted base of gadrooned cap. Listing NGR: SE2898712598 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 342591 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge over The Cut (east end) in Bretton Park is a Grade II listed bridge located in High Hoyland, Yorkshire. This structure is recognised for its historical significance and architectural merit within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6091, -1.5634
- District
- Barnsley
- Parish
- High Hoyland
- Postcode
- WF4 4LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penistone and Stocksbridge
- Nearest railway station
- Darton — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26428848 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge over The Cut (east end) in Bretton Park?
- Bridge over The Cut (east end) in Bretton Park is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF4 4LG), in the parish of High Hoyland.
- What is Bridge over The Cut (east end) in Bretton Park?
- Bridge over The Cut (east end) in Bretton Park — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge over The Cut (east end) in Bretton Park?
- The nearest railway station is Darton, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF4 4LG.
- Is Bridge over The Cut (east end) in Bretton Park a listed building?
- Bridge over The Cut (east end) in Bretton Park is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge over The Cut (east end) in Bretton Park free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge over The Cut (east end) in Bretton Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge over The Cut (east end) in Bretton Park?
- The nearest railway station is Darton, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF4 4LG.