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Cromford Bridge is a stone arch bridge spanning the River Derwent at Cromford in Derbyshire, dating from the eighteenth century. The bridge was constructed to serve the growing industrial community at Cromford, which became a centre of cotton manufacture following Richard Arkwright's establishment of his mill there in 1771. Built of local stone with a single arch, the bridge represents functional engineering of the period, designed to accommodate traffic between the mill works and the surrounding settlements. The structure remains substantially intact and forms part of the landscape associated with the early industrial development of the Derwent Valley, now recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cromford Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007058. View the official record →
Cromford Bridge is a stone arch bridge spanning the River Derwent at Cromford in Derbyshire, dating from the eighteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007058.
Cromford Bridge is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1007058.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of Nether Ratchwood and Rantor lead mines, 200m west of Old Lane (2.8 km), Middleton Top winding engine house, wheels and wheel-pit (3.1 km), Standing cross in the churchyard of St Mary's Church (3.5 km).
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