Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Clapper bridge approximately 20 metres east of Fountaines Hospital
In or near Burnsall.
Clapper bridge approximately 20 metres east of Fountaines Hospital — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Bob Harvey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Embsay · 9.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Clapper bridge approximately 20 metres east of Fountaines Hospital, the nearest railway station is Embsay, located 9.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is BD23 5HH, and entry to the site is free.
About
Clapper bridge approximately 20 metres east of Fountaines Hospital is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1132123). 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 28 November 2025 to correct a typo in the description and to reformat the text to current standards SD 9862-9962 12/63 LINTON MAIN STREET (south side, off) Clapper bridge approximately 20 metres east of Fountaine's Hospital. 10.9.54 GV II Pedestrian bridge over Linton Beck. Probably C17 or earlier, repaired mid C20. Gritstone. Two piers of rubble stone and roughly-shaped blocks support three flat stone slabs, the outer ends of which apparently rest only on the bank. Insensitively repaired with concrete; wood and iron railings. Possibly erected to allow access from Fountaines Hospital to the village of Thorpe and Burnsall beyond. Listing NGR: SD9974562686 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 324817 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Clapper bridge approximately 20 metres east of Fountaines Hospital is located in Linton, North-West England. This Grade II listed building is notable for its traditional construction, featuring large stone slabs supported by smaller stones, characteristic of historic bridges in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0601, -2.0054
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Linton
- Postcode
- BD23 5HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Embsay — 9.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26425075 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clapper bridge approximately 20 metres east of Fountaines Hospital?
- Clapper bridge approximately 20 metres east of Fountaines Hospital is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 5HH), in the parish of Linton.
- What is Clapper bridge approximately 20 metres east of Fountaines Hospital?
- Clapper bridge approximately 20 metres east of Fountaines Hospital — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Clapper bridge approximately 20 metres east of Fountaines Hospital?
- The nearest railway station is Embsay, about 9.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 5HH.
- Is Clapper bridge approximately 20 metres east of Fountaines Hospital a listed building?
- Clapper bridge approximately 20 metres east of Fountaines Hospital is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Clapper bridge approximately 20 metres east of Fountaines Hospital a protected site?
- Yes — Clapper bridge approximately 20 metres east of Fountaines Hospital is part of the West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Clapper bridge approximately 20 metres east of Fountaines Hospital free to visit?
- Yes, Clapper bridge approximately 20 metres east of Fountaines Hospital is free to enter.
- How do I get to Clapper bridge approximately 20 metres east of Fountaines Hospital?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 5HH. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.