The Cut Bridge is a Grade II Listed structure located at Yorkshire Sculpture Park within the Bretton Hall Park which is also a Grade II Listed Park and Garden on the National Heritage List for England. Likely to date from the early to mid C19, the structure comprises a cast iron bridge with 8 arched, cast-iron girders supporting the gently arched span. The balustrade is made up of iron railings with fleur-de-lis railheads and intermediate standards with dog leg supports and octagonal finials with smaller dog bar fleur-de-lis between each railing. The bridge is one of only five cast iron bridges left in Yorkshire and Ian has worked on its restoration for over 2 years. The original course of the River Dearne formed two lakes within Bretton Park, while the river was diverted as a channel called The Cut which runs parallel to the north side of the lakes, that was probably constructed in 1774 before Lower Lake was formed. The bridge deck was previously covered with gravel and earth apparently overlaying a timber deck. The repair works in 2010 removed the earth topping and replaced the timber deck with new oak planks.

The work included repairs of the existing fabric, and the full replacement of the the deck with Accoya timber planks. The existing ironwork and stone plinths were repaired with matching materials and redecoration carried out sympathetically. Ian has been involved in the development of the project from the very beginning, from the preparation of various condition surveys, through to production of designs and specifications for tender. The project was successful in gaining funding from the Arts Council MEND programme, and completed in early 2025.