Serpentine Bridge, Rainborough Park, Stainborough, Barnsley.
Posted by: wireworm
N 53° 31.643 W 001° 30.769
30U E 598582 N 5931968
A single span stone bridge.
Waymark Code: WMDZR7
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/14/2012
Views: 4
This bridge was built in 1758 for the 2nd Earl Strafford to carry a carriageway and footpath over the Serpentine river on his estate. This allowed access from the house to the entrance at Strafford Gate.
The river has now partially dried up, but sections of water still remain.
Bridge is grade II listed.....
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What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Vehicles and pedertrians
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: Crosses a river
Date constructed: 1758
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes for access to the park grounds and the house.
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Carriageway to Wentworth Castle.
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire.
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
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