Dacre Bridge, named after the delightful Dacre Beck and meaning 'trickling stream', has stood for nearly 300 years. Constructed in the C18, the same age as the present image, it once served as a true road bridge but is now by-passed by the modern A592. Formed from ‘mixed sandstone rubble’, it survives in Dalemain Park, surrounded by evocatively named features like Dog Kennel Wood, Snuffmill Wood, Friar’s Darrock Wood, Keepers Lodge, Deer Park Cottage & Coronation Wood, as well as Dalemain Mill. All sit within the prized Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site. In our picture, Dalemain House (C12 with C16 wings) peeks out from behind scant trees, looking S to the bridge. See photos of this historic jewel at the excellent https://www.lakesguides.co.uk/html/lgaz/lk03005.htm #history #authors #scanned #artdrawing #creatives #art #drawings #events #people #places #medieval #postmedievalarchaeology #dalemain #unescoworldheritage
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