Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cascade Bridge and weir in Bretton Park
Cascade Bridge and weir in Bretton Park — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cascade Bridge and weir in Bretton Park is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1135468). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details SE21SE WEST BRETTON PARK ROAD (south side, off) 8/97 Cascade Bridge and - weir in Bretton Park GV II Bridge and weir. Probably built between 1777 and 1782, the dates of the Upper and Lower Lakes, for Sir Thomas Wentworth. Ashlar. A flat span on short stone piers between which the water flows. Above a string course is a series of sunk panels separated by more piers. The iron railings are probably late C19, plain rails with intermediate panels of geometric design with small urn-like finials. At the north end the railings curve round to terminate at small, square, ashlar piers. The weir is closely stepped in the centre and curves around, at each end, in deeper steps. Listing NGR: SE2809112432 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 342593 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cascade Bridge and weir in Bretton Park, Yorkshire, is a Grade II listed building. This structure is notable for its architectural significance within the park, contributing to the landscape's historical context.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6077, -1.5769
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- West Bretton
- Postcode
- WF4 4JS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ossett and Denby Dale
- Official site
- www.ysp.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26428850 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cascade Bridge and weir in Bretton Park?
- Cascade Bridge and weir in Bretton Park is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF4 4JS), in the parish of West Bretton.
- Is Cascade Bridge and weir in Bretton Park a listed building?
- Cascade Bridge and weir in Bretton Park is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cascade Bridge and weir in Bretton Park free to visit?
- Yes, Cascade Bridge and weir in Bretton Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cascade Bridge and weir in Bretton Park?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode WF4 4JS. It sits within the Ossett and Denby Dale parliamentary constituency.