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Matlock Bridge is a stone bridge crossing the River Derwent at Matlock in Derbyshire. The bridge dates from the medieval period, with the structure substantially rebuilt and modified during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It comprises multiple stone arches and represents an important river crossing that has served the local community for several centuries. The bridge remains in use as part of the modern road network whilst retaining elements of its historical masonry construction.
Matlock Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004596. View the official record →
Matlock Bridge is a stone bridge crossing the River Derwent at Matlock in Derbyshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004596.
Matlock 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 1004596.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Remains of Nether Ratchwood and Rantor lead mines, 200m west of Old Lane (5.4 km), Middleton Top winding engine house, wheels and wheel-pit (5.5 km), Standing cross in the churchyard of St Mary's Church (6.3 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Matlock 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.
Matlock Bridge stands on Dinantian Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Mississippian. The rock here is limestone with subordinate sandstone and argillaceous rocks.