Chinese Bridge - 1876 - Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedfordshire, UK
Posted by: 
Dragontree
N 52° 00.224 W 000° 24.521
30U E 677865 N 5764624
This pretty Chinese Bridge can be found in Wrest Park. It has a date stone in the middle.
Waymark Code: WMAQHY
Location: Eastern England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 02/13/2011
Views: 2
The bridge is a beautiful garden feature in this impressive estate. It is dated 1876 and has the monogram of Lady Anne Cowper in the middle. Constructed of yellow brick the bridge is dressed with stone. It is a Grade II Listed feature, listed on 10th January 1985.
A previous bridge was located here from about 1760. This was built for the Marchioness de Grey.
Date built or dedicated as indicated on the date stone or plaque.: 1876
Road, body of water, land feature, etc. that the bridge spans.: Broad Water - an ornamental canal in Wrest Park.
Website (if available): [Web Link]
Parking (safe parking location): N 52° 00.492 W 000° 24.716
Date stone, plaque location.: Not listed
|
Visit Instructions:
Please provide an original picture of the location and some original words regarding your visit.