Skip to content
WordPress site playing up? Vincony fixes it — today, from $5.Get it fixed →
The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

Bridge Over Birdforth Beck Approximately 60 Metres To South-West Of Church Of St Cuthbert

In or near Thornton-on-the-Hill.

Free admission

Bridge Over Birdforth Beck Approximately 60 Metres To South-West Of Church Of St Cuthbert — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Little Sessay, St Cuthbert's church - geograph.org.uk - 7415245

Mel Towler — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Thirsk · 8.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Bridge Over Birdforth Beck, the nearest railway station is Thirsk, which is approximately 8.8 km away. The postcode for the location is YO7 3NA, and entry is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Bridge Over Birdforth Beck Approximately 60 Metres To South-West Of Church Of St Cuthbert is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1190749). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

Photo gallery

Heritage listing

Details SESSAY CHURCH LANE SE 47 SE 7/35 Bridge over Birdforth Beck, approximately 60 metres to south-west of Church of St Cuthbert GV II Road bridge. Probably medieval arch, otherwise mid C19. Rubble, with-ashlar dressings and footings of large blocks of tooled stone. Shallow, double-chamfered pointed arch, with 5 chamfered ribs to soffit; arch flanked by short, shallow buttresses with offset tops and, outside these, narrower full-height offset buttresses; above arch, on each side, an ogee-headed niche containing shield depicting Dawnay and Pagot arms; parapet which has chamfered coping, rises up over this to peak. Side walls terminate in wide quoined buttresses with offsets, except for north-east wall which continues to join churchyard wall (qv). Utley on North Riding Bridges: Bridges Book I, p 162 (held at North Yorkshire Record Office). Listing NGR: SE4639774678 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 332893 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Bridge Over Birdforth Beck is located approximately 60 metres south-west of the Church of St Cuthbert in Sessay, Yorkshire. This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, signifying its special architectural and historic interest.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.1658, -1.2909
Parish
Sessay
Postcode
YO7 3NA
Parliamentary constituency
Thirsk and Malton
Nearest railway station
Thirsk8.8 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Church of St Cuthbert📷 5

Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber

Church of St Cuthbert

Church of St Cuthbert — church in Little Sessay, North Yorkshire, England, UK.

Free
Dried out wicket - geograph.org.uk - 1877619📷 5

Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber

Sessay

Sessay — a village in england yorkshire.

Former Wesleyan Chapel, Hutton Sessay - geograph.org.uk - 6214866📷 5

Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

White Rose Caravan Park

White Rose Caravan Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Little Hutton - geograph.org.uk - 2208390📷 5

Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Oaks Lakes

The Oaks Lakes — a campsite in england yorkshire.

Freetheoakslakes.co.uk
St Mary's Church, Birdforth📷 3

Historic churches · Yorkshire & the Humber

St Mary's Church, Birdforth

St Mary's Church, Birdforth — grade II listed church in Birdforth, Hambleton, North Yorkshire, England, UK.

Freevisitchurches.org.uk
Oilseed rape with poppies near Thormanby - geograph.org.uk - 6704211📷 5

Villages · Yorkshire & the Humber

Thormanby

Thormanby — a village in england yorkshire.

Where to eat & stay near Bridge Over Birdforth Beck Approximately 60 Metres To South-West Of Church Of St Cuthbert

Places to stay

Former Wesleyan Chapel, Hutton Sessay - geograph.org.uk - 6214866📷 5

Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

White Rose Caravan Park

White Rose Caravan Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Little Hutton - geograph.org.uk - 2208390📷 5

Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Oaks Lakes

The Oaks Lakes — a campsite in england yorkshire.

Freetheoakslakes.co.uk
Bridge under the railway near Westholme - geograph.org.uk - 6214908📷 5

Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Sowerby Caravan Park

Sowerby Caravan Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Ings Lane, Husthwaite - geograph.org.uk - 2208451📷 5

Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Hideaway@Baxby Manor

The Hideaway@Baxby Manor — a campsite in england yorkshire.

baxbymanor.co.uk
Cod Beck - geograph.org.uk - 5634239📷 5

Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Dalton Bridge Park

Dalton Bridge Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Footpath toward Thirsk alongside Cod Beck - geograph.org.uk - 5557162📷 5

Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Sowerby Caravan Park

Sowerby Caravan Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Places to eat & drink

St Cuthberts, Helperby Brafferton - geograph.org.uk - 2958642📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Oak Tree Public House

The Oak Tree Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

The Golden Lion, Helperby - geograph.org.uk - 5844070📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

Golden Lion Public House Old Fountain Stores

Golden Lion Public House Old Fountain Stores in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Front Street, Thirsk - geograph.org.uk - 5650908📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

Crown And Anchor Public House

Crown And Anchor Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Sun on slate, Coxwold - geograph.org.uk - 7854910📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

Fauconberg Arms Inn

Fauconberg Arms Inn in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Freefauconbergarms.com
Double aperture Elizabeth II postbox on Market Place, Easingwold - geograph.org.uk - 6757603📷 5

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Commercial Public House

The Commercial Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Golden Fleece Hotel, Signage - geograph.org.uk - 7920506📷 7

Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Golden Fleece Hotel

The Golden Fleece Hotel in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

goldenfleecehotel.com

More bridges in this region

Broadbottom Viaduct📷 5

Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

Broadbottom Viaduct

Broadbottom Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Goyt Cliff Viaduct📷 3

Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

Goyt Cliff Viaduct

Goyt Cliff Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Iron Bridge📷 3

Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

Iron Bridge

Iron Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Marple Aqueduct📷 5

Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber

Marple Aqueduct

Marple Aqueduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Frequently asked questions

Where is Bridge Over Birdforth Beck Approximately 60 Metres To South-West Of Church Of St Cuthbert?
Bridge Over Birdforth Beck Approximately 60 Metres To South-West Of Church Of St Cuthbert is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO7 3NA), in the parish of Sessay.
What is Bridge Over Birdforth Beck Approximately 60 Metres To South-West Of Church Of St Cuthbert?
Bridge Over Birdforth Beck Approximately 60 Metres To South-West Of Church Of St Cuthbert — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bridge Over Birdforth Beck Approximately 60 Metres To South-West Of Church Of St Cuthbert?
The nearest railway station is Thirsk, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO7 3NA.
Is Bridge Over Birdforth Beck Approximately 60 Metres To South-West Of Church Of St Cuthbert a listed building?
Bridge Over Birdforth Beck Approximately 60 Metres To South-West Of Church Of St Cuthbert is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Bridge Over Birdforth Beck Approximately 60 Metres To South-West Of Church Of St Cuthbert free to visit?
Yes, Bridge Over Birdforth Beck Approximately 60 Metres To South-West Of Church Of St Cuthbert is free to enter.
How do I get to Bridge Over Birdforth Beck Approximately 60 Metres To South-West Of Church Of St Cuthbert?
Drivers can navigate to postcode YO7 3NA. It sits within the Thirsk and Malton parliamentary constituency.