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Darley Bridge is a medieval bridge crossing the River Derwent near Darley Abbey in Derbyshire. The structure dates from the thirteenth century and represents an important crossing point that served both local and through traffic in the Peak District region. The bridge is constructed of stone with a single arch, displaying characteristic medieval masonry work typical of bridges built during the High Medieval period. As a surviving example of medieval river infrastructure, it forms part of the archaeological and architectural heritage of the Derwent valley.
Darley Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007062. View the official record →
Darley Bridge is a medieval bridge crossing the River Derwent near Darley Abbey in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007062.
Darley 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 1007062.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Railway embankment N of Wirksworth (6.8 km), Middleton Top winding engine house, wheels and wheel-pit (6.9 km), Remains of Nether Ratchwood and Rantor lead mines, 200m west of Old Lane (7.3 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Darley Bridge's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Darley Bridge stands on Bowland High Group And Craven Group (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Bashkirian. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.