Historic bridges · East Midlands
Sheepwash Bridge
In or near Wardlow.
Sheepwash 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 · 8.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sheepwash Bridge, the nearest railway station is Rowsley South, which is 8.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DE45 1QF, and entry is free.
About
Sheepwash 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 8.6 km away. Postcode area DE45.
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Heritage listing
Details SS 40 NE 2/97 Sheepwash Bridge 20.2.52 II Road bridge over River Torridge. C17 considerably rebuilt in C19. Stone rubble walls with some ashlar. Four spans with flood arch. Four centred arches with triangular cutwaters and a pilaster above each one on east side (down stream). Cambered stringcourse. Refuge on upstream side above extended cutwater. The cutwaters extend further on this side and are more likely to be original. There is no stringcourse and the arches have projecting keystones. Cambered parapet with rounded coping stones. The asset was previously listed twice also at List entry 1162626. That entry was removed from the List on 29 July 2016. This entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 29 July 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 93205 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 selection of real ales, a varied menu of classic pub food, and a welcoming atmosphere, whether sitting by the fire or in the beer garden.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: DERBYSHIRE DALES
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sheepwash Bridge is a bridge located in Ashford in the Water, Derbyshire, within the East Midlands. It is designated as part of the National Nature Reserve: Derbyshire Dales.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2232, -1.7104
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Derbyshire Dales
- Parish
- Ashford in the Water
- Postcode
- DE45 1QF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derbyshire Dales
- Phone
- +44 1629 812931
- Nearest railway station
- Rowsley South — 8.6 km
- Official site
- www.robinsonsbrewery.com
Sources
- osm: w42403076 (ODbL)
- commons: Ashford Bridge.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sheepwash Bridge?
- Sheepwash Bridge is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE45 1QF), in the parish of Ashford in the Water.
- What is Sheepwash Bridge?
- Sheepwash Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sheepwash Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Rowsley South, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE45 1QF.
- Is Sheepwash Bridge a listed building?
- Sheepwash Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Sheepwash Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Sheepwash Bridge is part of the DERBYSHIRE DALES National Nature Reserve.
- Is Sheepwash Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Sheepwash Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sheepwash Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DE45 1QF. It sits within the Derbyshire Dales parliamentary constituency.