Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cawood Bridge
In or near Cawood.
Cawood Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ulleskelf · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Cawood Bridge is located in North Yorkshire, postcode YO8 3TJ. The nearest railway station is Ulleskelf, which is 6.1 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Cawood Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.8338°, -1.1282°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
Cawood Bridge is a swing bridge which spans the Yorkshire River Ouse in North Yorkshire, England. Construction was authorised in 1870, with the formation of the Cawood Bridge Company. It was opened on 31 July 1872 to replace the ferry, and is located about halfway between Naburn and Selby. It is the only bridge from the village of Cawood that crosses the river. It is Grade II listed.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Cawood Bridge is a swing bridge which spans the Yorkshire River Ouse in North Yorkshire, England. Construction was authorised in 1870, with the formation of the Cawood Bridge Company. It was opened on 31 July 1872 to replace the ferry, and is located about halfway between Naburn and Selby. It is the only bridge from the village of Cawood that crosses the river. It is Grade II listed.
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Background
History
The local population at Cawood considered the ferry crossing to be slow and, sometimes even dangerous. The (33 & 34 Vict. c. lxv), authorised a bridge to replace the ferry crossing. The bridge was opened in July 1872 at a cost of £12,000. It has five spans, two of which are the swing section and extends to 295 ft, even though the width of the river at the bridge's location is 50 yard.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8338, -1.1282
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Kelfield
- Postcode
- YO8 3TJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Selby
- Nearest railway station
- Ulleskelf — 6.1 km
- Opening
- {{Start date|1872|07|31|df=y}}
Sources
- osm: w1409295606 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Cawood Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cawood Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 1238496.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cawood Bridge?
- Cawood Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO8 3TJ), in the parish of Kelfield.
- What is Cawood Bridge?
- Cawood Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cawood Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ulleskelf, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO8 3TJ.
- Is Cawood Bridge a listed building?
- Cawood Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cawood Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Cawood Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cawood Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ulleskelf, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO8 3TJ.