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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges Β· East Midlands

Bridge Spanning Porter Brook And Adjoining Steps And Wall

In or near Hathersage.

Free admissionβ™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Bridge Spanning Porter Brook And Adjoining Steps And Wall β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Shepherd Wheel Workshop, Whiteley Woods, Sheffield - geograph.org.uk - 8170363

habiloid β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Dore and Totley Β· 4.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

The nearest railway station is Dore and Totley, located 4.1 km away. Admission is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users. The postcode for navigation is S11 7ES.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Bridge Spanning Porter Brook And Adjoining Steps And Wall is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1255067). 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 SHEFFIELD SK38NW HANGINGWATER ROAD 784-1/5/400 Bridge spanning Porter Brook and adjoining steps and wall GV II Road bridge spanning the Porter Brook, and adjoining steps and wall. c1800. Coursed squared stone with stone dressings. Massive structure pierced by 2 small segmental arches with projecting voussoirs, separated by a large convex cutwater. Straight parapet walls with half-round coping. On the north-east side, a flight of stone steps with balustrade wall. Listing NGR: SK3160885305 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 458648 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

Shepherd Wheel Workshop is a historic site showcasing Sheffield's knife grinding heritage. Visitors can see the working waterwheel and machinery, learn about the tools used, and hear stories from the history of the grinders who operated there.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bridge Spanning Porter Brook and Adjoining Steps and Wall is a Grade II listed bridge located in the East Midlands, specifically in the unparished area of Sheffield (postcode S11). This structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit within the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.3637, -1.5265
District
Sheffield
Parish
Sheffield, unparished area
Postcode
S11 7ES
Parliamentary constituency
Sheffield Hallam
Nearest railway station
Dore and Totley β€” 4.1 km
Opening
Sat and Sun 10am–4pm; closed Bank Holidays

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bridge Spanning Porter Brook And Adjoining Steps And Wall?
Bridge Spanning Porter Brook And Adjoining Steps And Wall is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S11 7ES), in the parish of Sheffield, unparished area.
What is Bridge Spanning Porter Brook And Adjoining Steps And Wall?
Bridge Spanning Porter Brook And Adjoining Steps And Wall β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bridge Spanning Porter Brook And Adjoining Steps And Wall?
The nearest railway station is Dore and Totley, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode S11 7ES.
Is Bridge Spanning Porter Brook And Adjoining Steps And Wall a listed building?
Bridge Spanning Porter Brook And Adjoining Steps And Wall is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Bridge Spanning Porter Brook And Adjoining Steps And Wall a protected site?
Yes β€” Bridge Spanning Porter Brook And Adjoining Steps And Wall is part of the Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Bridge Spanning Porter Brook And Adjoining Steps And Wall free to visit?
Yes, Bridge Spanning Porter Brook And Adjoining Steps And Wall is free to enter.
How do I get to Bridge Spanning Porter Brook And Adjoining Steps And Wall?
The nearest railway station is Dore and Totley, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S11 7ES.