Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bridge Over River Aire
In or near Calverley.
Bridge Over River Aire — 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
- Kirkstall Forge · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge Over River Aire, the nearest railway station is Kirkstall Forge, located 2.5 km away. The postcode for the bridge is LS13 1NW, and entry is free.
About
Bridge Over River Aire is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1213462). 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 SE23NW LS13 CALVERLEY BRIDGE SE2237 PUDSEY 2/92 Bridge over River Aire 25.1.78 GV II Bridge over River Aire. c1775 by John Gott,County Surveyor of Bridges. Dressed stone. 4 segmental arches with triangular-shaped cutwaters above which are slightly projecting piers with same to abutments. Band and parapet with chamfered coping, that to north bank abutment extended probably mid C20. The surface of the bridge has stone sets in which are laid 3 rows of long flagstones. In 1774 a previous bridge was destroyed by a flood and the present bridge replaced it the following year. Listing NGR: SE2213936987 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 341856 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Leeds - Liverpool Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge Over River Aire is a Grade II listed bridge located in Yorkshire. This structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit, reflecting the region's engineering heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8287, -1.6651
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Leeds, unparished area
- Postcode
- LS13 1NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds West and Pudsey
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkstall Forge — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26508369 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over River Aire?
- Bridge Over River Aire is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS13 1NW), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.
- What is Bridge Over River Aire?
- Bridge Over River Aire — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Over River Aire?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkstall Forge, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS13 1NW.
- Is Bridge Over River Aire a listed building?
- Bridge Over River Aire is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over River Aire a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge Over River Aire is part of the Leeds - Liverpool Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bridge Over River Aire free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over River Aire is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over River Aire?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkstall Forge, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS13 1NW.