Stone Seven Arch Ornamental Bridge - Rivington, UK - Arch Bridges on Waymarking.com

Originally private gardens they are now open to the public with free access and parking.

"Rivington Terraced Gardens were originally created for soap magnate Lord Leverhulme as a spectacular venue for him to relax in and entertain. Situated on the hillside below Rivington Pike, the Gardens were designed by noted landscape designer Thomas Mawson between 1905-1922.

His vision created a dramatic hillside garden, featuring a heavily-wooded area including a network of footpaths that provide the terraces that give the Terraced Gardens their name. There's a man-made ravine and cascade, with several bridges and fords crossing it. The upper section of the park contains the remains of the formal lawns and gardens which surrounded Lord Leverhulme's residences. These include a Japanese Garden and lake, an Italian Garden and lake, and the former Orchestra Lawn. The park contains many dramatic stone-built structures, including a magnificent 7-arched bridge, a number of Summer Houses and Viewing Platforms, and the haunting building known as the Pigeon Tower." link

The garden is registered under the Historic Buildings and Ancient Monuments Act 1953 within the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens by English Heritage for its special historic interest. In the listing it states that the bridge was designed by Lord Leverhulme himself. link

The bridge crosses Roynton Lane, an unpaved access road that leads to moorland above the gardens. The deck of the bridge is supported by the arches, and is actually built at an angle rather than the more usual horizontal form. There is a large number of tracks and footpaths throughout the gardens and many possible routes from them. The track follows a gentle gradient, but the use of the bridge gives a more direct but steeper route.

From the distance it looks like the arches are made of bricks, but they are actually thin irregular pieces of stone.

What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrians What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: Roynton Lane, an unpaved access road that leads up through the gardens to open moorland. Date constructed: Between 1905 and 1922 Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes Name of road or trail the bridge services: Unnamed footpath Location: Rivington, Bolton, Lancashire Length of bridge: Not listed Height of bridge: Not listed

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