Historic bridges · West Midlands
Dry Arch Bridge In Croome Park
In or near Defford.
Dry Arch Bridge In Croome Park — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Worcestershire Parkway · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Dry Arch Bridge in Croome Park, the nearest railway station is Worcestershire Parkway, located 6.2 km away. The postcode for the site is WR8 9AZ, and entry is free.
About
Dry Arch Bridge In Croome Park is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1082576). 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 SO 84 SE 3/7 CROOME D'ABITOT CROOME COURT Dry arch bridge in Croome Park 25.3.68 GV II Bridge carrying West drive to Croome Park over garden walk. c.1797 probably by James Wyatt. Bath stone ashlar ramped walls to sunken walk. Stone segmental arched bridge with pilaster strips to side and moulded entablature. Wooden balustrade on stone base over. The arch faces are clad in Coade stone vermiculated masonry with plinth and imposts and bearded mask keystone. One keystone stamped Coade 1797. Listing NGR: SO8807544829 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 152537 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dry Arch Bridge is a Grade II listed building located in Croome Park, West Midlands. This architectural feature contributes to the park's historic landscape, showcasing the design and engineering of its era.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.1017, -2.1755
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Malvern Hills
- Parish
- Croome D'Abitot
- Postcode
- WR8 9AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Worcestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Worcestershire Parkway — 6.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26361480 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dry Arch Bridge In Croome Park?
- Dry Arch Bridge In Croome Park is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR8 9AZ), in the parish of Croome D'Abitot.
- What is Dry Arch Bridge In Croome Park?
- Dry Arch Bridge In Croome Park — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dry Arch Bridge In Croome Park?
- The nearest railway station is Worcestershire Parkway, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR8 9AZ.
- Is Dry Arch Bridge In Croome Park a listed building?
- Dry Arch Bridge In Croome Park is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Dry Arch Bridge In Croome Park a protected site?
- Yes — Dry Arch Bridge In Croome Park is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Dry Arch Bridge In Croome Park free to visit?
- Yes, Dry Arch Bridge In Croome Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dry Arch Bridge In Croome Park?
- The nearest railway station is Worcestershire Parkway, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR8 9AZ.