Dorothy Vernon'S Bridge Over River Wye is a Grade II listed building in the Peak District National Park local planning authority area, England. First listed on 12 July 1967. A C17 Bridge.

Dorothy Vernon'S Bridge Over River Wye

WRENN ID: grim-outpost-gilt
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Peak District National Park
Country: England
Date first listed: 12 July 1967
Type: Bridge
Source: Historic England listing

Description

SK 26 NW PARISH OF NETHER HADDON HADDON ROAD 2/30 (North Side) 12.7.67 Dorothy Vernon's Bridge over River Wye GV II Narrow footbridge. C17. Gritstone and limestone rubble. Two segmental arches of gritstone rubble voussoirs. Triangular sectioned cutwaters between arches to either side. Above, low rubble parapets with rubble copings. Walls thicken to either end. The bridge derives its name from the legend that Dorothy Vernon escaped over this bridge to elope with her lover during the festivities of her sister's wedding.

Listing NGR: SK2352866276

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