Historic bridges · East Midlands
Lees Bridge
In or near Wardlow.
Lees Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Lees Bridge, the nearest railway station is Rowsley South, located 8.2 km away. The postcode for navigation is DE45 1PY, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Lees Bridge is a historic bridge in Derbyshire, the East Midlands. The site is part of the DERBYSHIRE DALES National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Derbyshire Dales parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 8.2 km away. Postcode area DE45.
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Heritage listing
Details SK 19 69 PARISH OF ASHFORD IN THE WATER MILL LANE 11/57 Lees Bridge GV II Bridge. C18, remodelled early C19. Gritstone ashlar. Four segmental arches, stepped to east. Ribbed underneath to east. Large cutwaters to east, smaller stepped cutwaters to west. Plain stringcourse above arches to both sides. C19 low parapet walls, curving outwards to ends, terminating in octagonal piers. Chamfered stone copings. Two southern-most arches cross into Bakewell parish. Listing NGR: SK1993669521 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 80487 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Bulls Head is a historic 17th century coaching inn located in Ashford in the Water, within the Peak District. Visitors can enjoy a welcoming atmosphere with real ales, a diverse menu of classic pub food, and a beer garden for outdoor relaxation.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: DERBYSHIRE DALES
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lees Bridge is a bridge located in Ashford in the Water, Derbyshire, within the East Midlands. It is situated in a designated National Nature Reserve, the Derbyshire Dales.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2223, -1.7029
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Ashford in the Water
- Postcode
- DE45 1PY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Phone
- 01629 812931
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South — 8.2 km
- Official site
- www.robinsonsbrewery.com
Sources
- osm: w956963884 (ODbL)
- commons: Lees Bridge, Ashford in the Water 02.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lees Bridge?
- Lees Bridge is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE45 1PY), in the parish of Ashford in the Water.
- What is Lees Bridge?
- Lees Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lees Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE45 1PY.
- Is Lees Bridge a listed building?
- Lees Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lees Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Lees Bridge is part of the DERBYSHIRE DALES National Nature Reserve.
- Is Lees Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Lees Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lees Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DE45 1PY. It sits within the Derbyshire Dales parliamentary constituency.