Friar Gate Bridge, Grade II listed railway bridge in Derby, England.
The cast iron and stone railway bridge, constructed by Andrew Handyside and Company, spans across the foot of Friar Gate with intricate decorative ironwork.
Derby City Council acquired the bridge from British Rail for £1 in 1974 after the closure of the Friargate Line during the 1964 Beeching cuts.
The bridge became part of a song called 'Underneath the Arches' by Flanagan and Allen, written in Derby during 1927.
The structure requires specific maintenance guidelines due to its Grade II listed status, which protects its architectural and historical elements.
The bridge consists of two separate spans arranged in a vee shape, each containing four panels of ribbed arches bolted together.
Location: City of Derby
Official opening: 1878
Made from material: cast iron, stone
Address: Friar Gate, Derby
GPS coordinates: 52.92399,-1.48560
Latest update: March 9, 2025 13:14
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