Sluices And Bridge Over Holderness Low Land Drain

The sluices and bridge over the Holderness Low Land Drain, built in 1832, is a notable structure located in Kingston upon Hull. It features a two-span bridge made of brick, with ashlar piers and detailing. The bridge is lined with ashlar that extends along the sides of the cut. On the north side, there is a central ashlar pier that is pointed at the base where it meets the water, becoming round above the level of the bridge arches and rising just above the road surface.

Brick walls descend to the water level beyond the ashlar facing on the sides of the cut. The brick parapets include an external dentilated band and square-cut ashlar copings. There are two niches in the brickwork on the north side, located just below the band, each with stone cills. The parapet walls curve outward at each end to create splayed openings to the bridge.

On the south side, there are wooden sluice gates that are not original but are in good condition and fully operational. There is evidence of former gates in the slots of the ashlar facing on the south side of the bridge. Some machinery associated with the sluice gates is present on the north side, although it is not from the 19th century. The entire bridge structure is complete and in good condition, with no structural alterations. The design and details of the brickwork and contrasting ashlar contribute to the bridge's coherent character, likely dating back to the time when the drain was cut.