Historic bridges · East Midlands
Dorothy Vernon's Bridge over River Wye
In or near Stanton in Peak.
Dorothy Vernon's Bridge over River Wye — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South · 3.3 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Dorothy Vernon's Bridge over the River Wye, the nearest railway station is Rowsley South, which is 3.3 km away. Entry is free, but the site is not wheelchair accessible. The postcode for navigation is DE45 1LA.
About
Dorothy Vernon's Bridge over River Wye is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1109864). 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 SK 26 NW PARISH OF NETHER HADDON HADDON ROAD 2/30 (North Side) 12.7.67 Dorothy Vernon's Bridge over River Wye GV II Narrow footbridge. C17. Gritstone and limestone rubble. Two segmental arches of gritstone rubble voussoirs. Triangular sectioned cutwaters between arches to either side. Above, low rubble parapets with rubble copings. Walls thicken to either end. The bridge derives its name from the legend that Dorothy Vernon escaped over this bridge to elope with her lover during the festivities of her sister's wedding. Listing NGR: SK2352866276 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 81027 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Haddon Hall is a historic stately home in Derbyshire, known for its medieval architecture and beautiful gardens. Visitors can explore the hall, gardens, and the surrounding medieval parkland, which includes a 14th-century deer park.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dorothy Vernon's Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located over the River Wye in the East Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.1931, -1.6493
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Nether Haddon
- Postcode
- DE45 1LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Phone
- 01629 812855
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South — 3.3 km
- Official site
- www.haddonhall.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26403543 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dorothy Vernon's Bridge over River Wye?
- Dorothy Vernon's Bridge over River Wye is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE45 1LA), in the parish of Nether Haddon.
- What is Dorothy Vernon's Bridge over River Wye?
- Dorothy Vernon's Bridge over River Wye — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dorothy Vernon's Bridge over River Wye?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE45 1LA.
- Is Dorothy Vernon's Bridge over River Wye a listed building?
- Dorothy Vernon's Bridge over River Wye is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Dorothy Vernon's Bridge over River Wye a protected site?
- Yes — Dorothy Vernon's Bridge over River Wye is part of the Eastern Peak District Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Dorothy Vernon's Bridge over River Wye free to visit?
- Yes, Dorothy Vernon's Bridge over River Wye is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dorothy Vernon's Bridge over River Wye?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE45 1LA.