Bridges in Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Posted in Bridges, Scenery at 12:00 on 5 September 2026
The bridge near Damien Hirst’s “Virgin Mother” at Yorkshire Sculpture Park, which I mentioned here, is called Dam Head Bridge. It spans the River Dearne:-
In the background here (right middle) is part of Bretton Lakes. Exhibits are scattered round the Park on either side of the Lakes:-
Cascade of River Dearne by Dam Head Bridge:-
View from farther end of Bretton Lakes:-
A bridge at this end of the Lakes is called Cascade Bridge – for obvious reasons:-
The Cut Bridge spans the River Dearne behind and to the right of here. It is one of Yorkshire’s last remaining cast iron bridges. Some parts are due for restoration after an Arts Council England mediated Government grant:-
Tags: Bretton Lakes, Bridges, Cascade Bridge, Cut Bridge, Dam Head Bridge, River Dearne, River scenes, Yorkshire Sculpture Park






