Monument record MDR9857 - Swing Bridge (site of), Cromford Canal Wharf, Cromford
Type and Period (1)
- SWING BRIDGE (Georgian to Victorian - 1794 AD to 1900 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- World Heritage Site
Full Description
The site of a former temporary swing bridge at Cromford Canal Wharf that was reputedly a plank bridge with a rail. This structure was originally an accommodation bridge to facilitate movement across the first canal arm. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR19441 Index: Mansel Architects. 2004. Cromford Canal Survey. Survey ref: 12.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 2997 5703 (point) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | CROMFORD, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
| World Heritage Site | Derwent Valley Mills |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR1807
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Record last edited
Oct 13 2015 3:00PM