Monument record MDR9973 - Ford, Allestree Ford Bridge, Allestree, Derby
Type and Period (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- World Heritage Site
Full Description
Map evidence shows that the River Derwent was crossed by a ford at this site in 1835 (1) and in the late 19th century. (2, 3) The ford appears to have been replaced by a bridge in the early 20th century, although it is shown as a much narrower structure than the present bridge. (4)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDR18634 Map: Sanderson, G. 1835. Twenty Miles round Mansfield.
- <2> SDR18789 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1882. OS County Series, 1st edition, scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile). Sheet L.1.
- <3> SDR18790 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1896-1900. OS County Series, 2nd edition (1st revision), scale 1:2500 (c. 25" to one mile). Sheet L.1, 1900.
- <4> SDR20367 Map: Ordnance Survey (OS). 1912-1921. OS County Series, 3rd edition (Second Revision), scale 1:2500 (25" to one mile). Sheet L.1.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 35959 40157 (68m by 56m) (Approximate) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | DERBY, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE |
| World Heritage Site | Derwent Valley Mills |
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Record last edited
Dec 21 2018 9:27AM