Description

PARISH OF CHATSWORTH CHATSWORTH PARK
SK 2570
6/80
Bridge on Main Approach
12.7.67 to Chatsworth House
I

Road bridge. 1759-74 by James Paine, substantially completed by
1761. Sandstone ashlar and rock-faced sandstone. Three broad
segmental arches with step moulding and moulded hoodmould.
Supported on piers of rock-faced sandstone, projecting on each
side as short triangular cutwaters, with curved tops. Plain
impost band. Square end piers with round-arched niches and
shallow sunk panels below. On the south side the two cutwaters
support square pedestals which in turn support re-set late C17
sculptures by Cibber. One pedestal to the north, without a
sculpture. Balustraded parapet divided into 3-3-3 bays. Plain
stringcourse at the base with moulded corbels. The parapet
slopes up at a shallow angle over the outer arches. Wing walls
with similar parapets, curving out at either end. The Gardens
and Park are included on the Gardens Register at Grade I.

Listing NGR: SK2571870177

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17530703

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Recommended Books

• 
  [(Cumberland and Westmorland)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1967)
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  Nottinghamshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Period Property Manual (New Ed)
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  Devon (Pevsner Buildings of England)
• 
  Renovating Old Houses: Bringing New Life to Vintage Homes (For Pros By Pros)
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  Cumbria: Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)