Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bridge And Aqueduct Carrying Beverley Beck Over The Branston Drain
In or near Woodmansey.
Bridge And Aqueduct Carrying Beverley Beck Over The Branston Drain — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Beverley · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge and Aqueduct Carrying Beverley Beck Over The Branston Drain, the nearest railway station is Beverley, located 1.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is HU17 0SU, and entry is free.
About
Bridge And Aqueduct Carrying Beverley Beck Over The Branston Drain is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1246137). 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 This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 13 November 2023 to correct a typo in the name, address and description 1857/0/10009 BEVERLEY Grovehill WATERSIDE ROAD (north side) Bridge and aqueduct, carrying Beverley Beck over the Barmston Drain 06-JUN-01 (Formerly listed as Bridge and Aqueduct, carrying Beverley Beck over the Branston Drain) II Also Known As: Beverley Tunnel, WATERSIDE ROAD, Grovehill Bridge and aqueduct. 1801. Designed by William Chapman as part of the Beverley and Barmston Drainage scheme. Red brick with ashlar dressings. Curved north face of the bridge has three small segmental ashlar arches with keystones and rounded ashlar cut-waters. Above a brick band, and above again an ashlar band. Plain brick parapet topped with ashlar coping. South face of bridge similar to north. Segmental arches or tunnels below link these two facades. The Beverley and Barmston Drainage Act was passed in 1798 to drain the marshes to the west of the Hull river. William Chapman was appointed its engineer and the scheme was finally completed in 1810 at a cost of £115,000. Listing NGR: TA0564239349 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 487562 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge and Aqueduct Carrying Beverley Beck Over the Branston Drain is a Grade II listed bridge located in Beverley, Yorkshire. This structure serves as a vital waterway crossing, reflecting the region's historical engineering significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8397, -0.3961
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Beverley
- Postcode
- HU17 0SU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Beverley and Holderness
- Nearest railway station
- Beverley — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26538576 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge And Aqueduct Carrying Beverley Beck Over The Branston Drain?
- Bridge And Aqueduct Carrying Beverley Beck Over The Branston Drain is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HU17 0SU), in the parish of Beverley.
- What is Bridge And Aqueduct Carrying Beverley Beck Over The Branston Drain?
- Bridge And Aqueduct Carrying Beverley Beck Over The Branston Drain — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge And Aqueduct Carrying Beverley Beck Over The Branston Drain?
- The nearest railway station is Beverley, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode HU17 0SU.
- Is Bridge And Aqueduct Carrying Beverley Beck Over The Branston Drain a listed building?
- Bridge And Aqueduct Carrying Beverley Beck Over The Branston Drain is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge And Aqueduct Carrying Beverley Beck Over The Branston Drain free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge And Aqueduct Carrying Beverley Beck Over The Branston Drain is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge And Aqueduct Carrying Beverley Beck Over The Branston Drain?
- The nearest railway station is Beverley, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HU17 0SU.