Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Besançon Bridge
In or near Kirkheaton.
Besançon Bridge — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Bobby Clegg — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Huddersfield · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Besançon Bridge is a memorial located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Huddersfield Market is a local market offering a variety of goods and services. Visitors can explore different stalls and enjoy a vibrant shopping experience.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Besançon Bridge is a memorial located in Yorkshire. It commemorates the bond between the city of York and its French counterpart, Besançon.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6499, -1.7866
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Kirklees, unparished area
- Postcode
- HD1 5BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Huddersfield
- Phone
- 01484 225930
- Nearest railway station
- Huddersfield — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.huddersfieldmarket.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/4614778827 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Besançon Bridge?
- Besançon Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD1 5BB), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
- What is Besançon Bridge?
- Besançon Bridge — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Besançon Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Huddersfield, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD1 5BB.
- Is Besançon Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Besançon Bridge is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Besançon Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Besançon Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Besançon Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Huddersfield, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD1 5BB.