Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Blakey Bridge
In or near South Kilvington.
Blakey Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Nigel Knapton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Thirsk · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Blakey Bridge, the nearest railway station is Thirsk, located 2.6 km away. Entry is free.
About
Blakey Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1392705). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details 157/0/10010 05-SEP-05 SOWERBY BLAKEY LANE Sowerby Blakey Bridge II Cart bridge over Cod Beck, late 18th century, built with dressed limestone. Two unequal arches, both segmental with single arch rings, but with the eastern arch being higher, of greater span and supporting a narrower carriageway than the western arch. Central pier lacks cutwaters. Plain parapets splay with approach ramps and terminate with simple drums. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 501295 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Blakey Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in Yorkshire. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features that reflect its era. The bridge serves as a functional crossing while contributing to the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2243, -1.3342
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Sowerby
- Postcode
- YO7 1JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Nearest railway station
- Thirsk — 2.6 km
- Official site
- www.stoswaldsowerby.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26671913 (CC0)
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Sowerby War Memorial
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The Ranch
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Thirsk Swimming Pool
Lidos & outdoor pools · 0.9 km
Lambert Memorial Hospital
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Rural Arts
Galleries · 1.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blakey Bridge?
- Blakey Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO7 1JL), in the parish of Sowerby.
- What is Blakey Bridge?
- Blakey Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blakey Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Thirsk, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO7 1JL.
- Is Blakey Bridge a listed building?
- Blakey Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Blakey Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Blakey Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blakey Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Thirsk, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO7 1JL.