Garden bridge, Shugborough
Garden Bridge | |
|---|---|
Shugborough | |
| Maintained by | National Trust |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Arch bridge |
| Material | Iron |
| No. of spans | 1 |
| Location | |
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The Garden bridge in the grounds of
The bridge provides access to an island site which has been created by regulating the River Sow. The bridge spans the River Sow and is one of a pair of bridges leading to the island. In the 20th century Patrick Lichfield used the island to create an oak arboretum.
History
The Chinese theme reflects the interests of the Anson family. It has been seen as an allusion to the voyages of Admiral George Anson who visited Canton in 1743 while circumnavigating the globe.
Shugborough Hall preserves Chinese objects associated with the admiral including a large set of
Conservation
The Shugborough estate is in the care of the National Trust and includes a number of structures protected by heritage listings including the Hall itself, the Garden bridge and the Chinese House. The listing of the bridge has been raised to
The other bridge to the island is listed Grade II.See also
References
- ^ Sources differ as to the exact date, possibly because some parkland features had to be renewed after flood damage in 1795. Historic England suggests that the bridge is late 18th century.
- ^ a b Historic England. "Chinese House (1358640)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
- ^ Historic England. "Garden Bridge (1079642)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 4 May 2022.