Historic bridges · East Midlands
The Bridge And Cascade
In or near Horsley.
The Bridge And Cascade — Grade I 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
- Duffield · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Bridge And Cascade is located in Amber Valley, Derbyshire, with the postcode DE22 5JH. The nearest railway station is Duffield, which is 4.4 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
The Bridge And Cascade is a Grade I listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1335352). 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 34 SW PARISH OF KEDLESTON KEDLESTON PARK 3/52 The Bridge and 13.2.67 Cascade I Bridge and cascade. Designed with a single arch by Robert Adam in 1761. Redesigned, with three arches in 1764. Executed 1770- 1771. Ashlar. The bridge has three round-arched spans with moulded hoodmoulds. Fluted roundels in the spandrels. Projecting piers with apsed niches and moulded sill band. The tops of the piers with swags. Fluted frieze and dentil cornice. Balustraded parapet the balusters divided into three units per span. Cast iron balusters. Steep road approaches with the end walls curving outwards and downwards. End piers. Rubblestone cascade to east. Listing NGR: SK3126840716 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 78891 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Kedleston Park SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge and Cascade is a Grade I listed bridge located in the East Midlands. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical importance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9629, -1.5359
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- Amber Valley
- Parish
- Kedleston
- Postcode
- DE22 5JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Derbyshire
- Nearest railway station
- Duffield — 4.4 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17530695 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Bridge And Cascade?
- The Bridge And Cascade is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE22 5JH), in the parish of Kedleston.
- What is The Bridge And Cascade?
- The Bridge And Cascade — Grade I listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Bridge And Cascade?
- The nearest railway station is Duffield, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE22 5JH.
- Is The Bridge And Cascade a listed building?
- The Bridge And Cascade is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is The Bridge And Cascade a protected site?
- Yes — The Bridge And Cascade is part of the Kedleston Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Bridge And Cascade free to visit?
- Yes, The Bridge And Cascade is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Bridge And Cascade?
- The nearest railway station is Duffield, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE22 5JH.