Clumber Bridge, Clumber Park

Record ID:  60332*0 / MNA113319
Record type:  Monument
Protected Status: Listed Building: Grade II*, Listed Building: Grade II*
NT Property:  Clumber Park; Midlands
Civil Parish:  Carburton; Bassetlaw; Nottinghamshire
Grid Reference:  SK 6210 7382
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Summary

Clumber Bridge was built in 1770 by Stephen Wright over the western end of Clumber Lake.

Identification Images (3)

Clumber Bridge, Clumber Park (2013) © National TrustClumber Bridge, Clumber Park (2013) © National TrustClumber Bridge, Clumber Park (2021) © National Trust
Clumber Bridge, Clumber Park (2013) © National TrustClumber Bridge, Clumber Park (2013) © National TrustClumber Bridge, Clumber Park (2021) © National Trust

Monument Types

  • BRIDGE (Mid 18th C to Late 19th C - 1763 AD to 1900 AD)

Description

(1) Clumber Bridge was built in 1770 by Stephen Wright.

(2) Road bridge. c.1770. By Stephen Wright. Ashlar. 3 nearly semi-circular arches with raised architraves and fluted keystones. The taller central arch is flanked by plain pilasters supported by octagonal cutwaters with domed tops. The outer pair of arches have rusticated advanced piers containing semi-circular headed niches and blank semi-circular headed panels with keystones beyond. The balustraded top sits on a dentillated cornice. The swept ends to the bridge terminate in circular piers with domed tops. See also Worksop M.B. for north side (listed buidling description last amended in 1966).

References

  • SNA66462 - Listed Buildings Schedule (Greenback): Historic England. National Heritage List for England. https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1045732.

  • SNA66704 - Report: BSA Heritage. 2013. Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire - Archaeology Report.

  • SZE4908 - Unpublished document: Harry Beamish. 1986. The National Trust Archaeological Survey: Clumber Park.

Designations

Other Statuses and References

  • Country Park
  • National Monuments Record Reference: SK67SW10
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest (Biological)

Associated Events

  • ENA8201 - Field Survey, Archaeological survey of features at Clumber Park estate

Associated Finds

None Recorded

Related Records

None Recorded