Lee Bridge

Lee Bridge is an early 18th-century bridge, with a datestone on the arch lining that appears to read '1722', though it has undergone some 19th-century alterations. It is constructed from rubble Coal Measures sandstone, featuring ashlar voussoirs and arch linings, along with massive squared coping blocks. The bridge has a single semi-circular arch, splayed abutments, and crudely cantilevered parapet walls. Originally a packhorse bridge on the old route connecting the village of Barlow to the town of Dronfield, it was widened in the 19th century to accommodate wheeled traffic. This bridge is a largely intact example of rural bridge engineering, with a design that foreshadows the style of canal bridges from the late 18th century.