Monument record MDR9689 - Bridge Over Midland Railway, Derby Road, Belper
Type and Period (1)
- ROAD BRIDGE (Victorian - 1840 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- Listed Building (II) 1417689: DERBY ROAD BRIDGE (SPC8 25)
- World Heritage Site
Full Description
Road bridge on a section of the Derby Road that was built at the same time as the railway, taking a different line from the earlier turnpike road, veering to the east to allow the road bridge to cross the railway line at an acute angle. The elevation of the bridge and its offset alignment allowed the road to clear the railway station buildings [SMR 17054], which were sited more or less on the line of the turnpike road. The ashlar bridge of 1839 is a fine example of a Stephenson single arch skewback bridge. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR19438 Unpublished document: Joyce, B. 2004. Notes on the land between Belper & Milford now included within the Belper & Milford Conservation Area.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 3475 4670 (33m by 55m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BELPER, AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
| World Heritage Site | Derwent Valley Mills |
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Record last edited
Dec 21 2018 9:27AM