Bridge Carrying Drive To Compton Verney Over Compton Pool

This is a bridge from the 18th century that carries the drive to Compton Verney over Compton Pool. It likely was designed by Robert Adam or possibly Lancelot 'Capability' Brown. The bridge is constructed from limestone ashlar and features three segmental arches with archivolts. The cutwaters are decayed, and there is a modillioned cornice above a balustraded parapet. The piers at each end have plain round-headed niches and originally supported lead sphinxes similar to those found on the Adam gateway screen at Sion. The abutments have plain parapets that end in ball finials. This bridge is an important part of the setting for the house and is significant in the landscaping done by 'Capability' Brown between 1768 and 1774.