Historic bridges · East Midlands
Eel Pie Bridge
In or near Kirton.
Eel Pie Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Retford · 6.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Eel Pie Bridge, you can take the train to Retford station, which is 6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DN22 0QX. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Eel Pie Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1266859). 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 77 SW WEST DRAYTON OLD LONDON ROAD 5/94 Eel Pie Bridge II 28.2.52 Road bridge. Early C17 with C20 additions and alterations. Ashlar, concrete, some brick and cast iron. Pair of C17 triangular ashlar arches with single central cutwater set into C17 ashlar surround. Either side are single projecting C20 ashlar walls supporting single C20 ashlar piers. A band of blue brick extends over the arches and set into this are 4 C20 concrete girders with single concrete piers rising from each and supporting a low concrete parapet. In between the piers are cast iron railings terminating at either end in the larger C20 ashlar piers. Listing NGR: SK7126274218 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 420423 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Eel Pie Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the East Midlands. It serves as a notable structure in the area, recognised for its architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2602, -0.9332
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Bassetlaw
- Parish
- West Drayton
- Postcode
- DN22 0QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newark
- Nearest railway station
- Retford — 6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26557317 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eel Pie Bridge?
- Eel Pie Bridge is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DN22 0QX), in the parish of West Drayton.
- What is Eel Pie Bridge?
- Eel Pie Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Eel Pie Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Retford, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN22 0QX.
- Is Eel Pie Bridge a listed building?
- Eel Pie Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Eel Pie Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Eel Pie Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eel Pie Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Retford, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN22 0QX.