Historic bridges · East Midlands
Potters Lock Bridge
In or near West Hallam.
Potters Lock Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Andrew Abbott — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ilkeston · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Potters Lock Bridge, the nearest railway station is Ilkeston, located 1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DE7 5EE, and entry is free.
About
Potters Lock 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 1140440). 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 PARISH OF ILKESTON OFF HEATHFIELD AVENUE SK 44 SE 3/40 (North Side) Potter's Lock Bridge GV II Bridge over the Erewash Canal. 1779 by John Varley, engineer, with later repairs. Red brick and gritstone. Single segmental arch. Walls curve out slightly to end piers, and are ramped to the centre. Gritstone copings, largely replaced with concrete. Listed for group value only. Listing NGR: SK4760141705 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 352243 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Potters Lock Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the East Midlands. It is notable for its historic significance and architectural merit, contributing to the region's built heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9706, -1.2927
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Erewash
- Parish
- Erewash, unparished area
- Postcode
- DE7 5EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Erewash
- Nearest railway station
- Ilkeston — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26433220 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Potters Lock Bridge?
- Potters Lock Bridge is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE7 5EE), in the parish of Erewash, unparished area.
- What is Potters Lock Bridge?
- Potters Lock Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Potters Lock Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ilkeston, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE7 5EE.
- Is Potters Lock Bridge a listed building?
- Potters Lock Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Potters Lock Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Potters Lock Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Potters Lock Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ilkeston, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE7 5EE.