Where is Sharp Ford Bridge?

Sharp Ford Bridge is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S35 7AR), in the parish of Thurgoland.

How do I get to Sharp Ford Bridge?

The nearest railway station is Forge Halt, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode S35 7AR.

Is Sharp Ford Bridge a listed building?

Sharp Ford Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Sharp Ford Bridge free to visit?

Yes, Sharp Ford Bridge is free to enter.

How do I get to Sharp Ford Bridge?

The nearest railway station is Forge Halt, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S35 7AR.

Historic bridges · East Midlands

Sharp Ford Bridge

In or near Gilroyd.

Paid admission£

Sharp Ford Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station: Forge Halt · 0.3 km

Paid entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Sharp Ford Bridge, the nearest railway station is Forge Halt, located 0.3 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for navigation is S35 7AR.

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Sharp Ford 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 1381207). 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 SE 20 SE 1490/4/10003 26-JUL-00 THURGOLAND COTE LANE Sharp Ford Bridge II Road bridge. c1800, restored late C20. Coursed rubble stone with dressed stone dressings. Single segmental arch with rubble stone voussoirs. Slightly projecting dressed stone band at road level and plain parapets above. Curved side walls at either side. Part of this building is also listed in Hunshelf parish. Listing NGR: SE2925200061 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 481567 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

Wortley Top Forge is the oldest surviving heavy iron forge in the world, with a history dating back to at least 1640. It operates as an industrial museum showcasing working exhibits related to the iron industry and offers guided tours of the site.

Place summary

Sharp Ford Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the East Midlands. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical importance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 53.4964, -1.5606
District: Barnsley
Parish: Thurgoland
Postcode: S35 7AR
Parliamentary constituency: Penistone and Stocksbridge
Phone: 07716 196845
Nearest railway station: Forge Halt — 0.3 km
Official site: www.topforge.co.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q26661329 (CC0)

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