Historic bridges · East Midlands
Chesterfield Canal, Tapton Hill Bridge Over Chesterfield Canal (First Bridge To North Of Canal Junction With River Rother)
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Chesterfield Canal, Tapton Hill Bridge Over Chesterfield Canal (First Bridge To North Of Canal Junction With River Rother) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kin

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Chesterfield · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Chesterfield Canal at Tapton Hill Bridge, the nearest railway station is Chesterfield, located 1 km away. The postcode for navigation is S41 0ST, and entry to the site is free.
About
Chesterfield Canal, Tapton Hill Bridge Over Chesterfield Canal (First Bridge To North Of Canal Junction With River Rother) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1334661). 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 BRIMINGTON ROAD 1. 5169 (North West Side) Tapton Hill Bridge over Chesterfield Canal (1st bridge to north of canal junction with river Rother) SK 37 SE 13/255 II 2. Circa 1777. (Chesterfield Canal begun by James Brindley and completed by his brother-in-law Henshall). Red brick bridge with stone coped parapet. Curved plan. Low arch with top course of arch advanced. Some patching and part of north side end wall apparently modified. Brick pilasters flank arch. Ref Nixon F.p.237. Listing NGR: SK3882772379 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 83308 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Tapton Hill Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located over the Chesterfield Canal in Derbyshire, East Midlands. It is noted as the first bridge to the north of the canal junction with the River Rother.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2470, -1.4196
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Chesterfield
- Parish
- Chesterfield, unparished area
- Postcode
- S41 0ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chesterfield
- Nearest railway station
- Chesterfield — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26619305 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chesterfield Canal, Tapton Hill Bridge Over Chesterfield Canal (First Bridge To North Of Canal Junction With River Rother)?
- Chesterfield Canal, Tapton Hill Bridge Over Chesterfield Canal (First Bridge To North Of Canal Junction With River Rother) is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S41 0ST), in the parish of Chesterfield, unparished area.
- What is Chesterfield Canal, Tapton Hill Bridge Over Chesterfield Canal (First Bridge To North Of Canal Junction With River Rother)?
- Chesterfield Canal, Tapton Hill Bridge Over Chesterfield Canal (First Bridge To North Of Canal Junction With River Rother) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kin
- How do I get to Chesterfield Canal, Tapton Hill Bridge Over Chesterfield Canal (First Bridge To North Of Canal Junction With River Rother)?
- The nearest railway station is Chesterfield, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode S41 0ST.
- Is Chesterfield Canal, Tapton Hill Bridge Over Chesterfield Canal (First Bridge To North Of Canal Junction With River Rother) a listed building?
- Chesterfield Canal, Tapton Hill Bridge Over Chesterfield Canal (First Bridge To North Of Canal Junction With River Rother) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Chesterfield Canal, Tapton Hill Bridge Over Chesterfield Canal (First Bridge To North Of Canal Junction With River Rother) free to visit?
- Yes, Chesterfield Canal, Tapton Hill Bridge Over Chesterfield Canal (First Bridge To North Of Canal Junction With River Rother) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chesterfield Canal, Tapton Hill Bridge Over Chesterfield Canal (First Bridge To North Of Canal Junction With River Rother)?
- The nearest railway station is Chesterfield, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S41 0ST.