Coalpit Bridge, located at the end of Coalpit Lane, is a Grade II-listed structure dating from the mid 1700s. Long trains of packhorses used this bridge to cross the River Lathkill, laden with coal from the mines around Chesterfield.

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Good spot for photos.

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August 13, 2023

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This bridge is also known as ‘Raper Bridge’, which is overlooked by Raper Lodge, a little further up the lane.

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