Monument record MDR11502 - The Long Bridge and The Long Weir across the Derwent, Derby
Type and Period (2)
- WEIR (Georgian - 1790 AD to 1800 AD)
- TOWING PATH BRIDGE (Georgian - 1790 AD to 1800 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Longbridge Weir was named after the long towpath bridge for pulling canal boats across the river from the northen to the southern section of the canal. (1)
The Long Weir and The Long Bridge are shown on the 1852 Board of Health map. (2)
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SDR20347 Unpublished document: John Samuels Archaeological Consultants (JSAC). 2003. An Archaeological Desk Based Assessment of Land at Full Street Police Station, Derby. p 26.
- <2> SDR20012 Map: Board of Ordnance. 1852. Map of the Borough of Derby … Surveyed … for the local Board of Health A.D.1852.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 35650 36349 (47m by 125m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DERBY, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
May 1 2019 4:26PM