Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ellen Royd Bridge
In or near Ripponden.
Ellen Royd Bridge — 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
- Mytholmroyd · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Ellen Royd Bridge is located in Calderdale, Yorkshire, with the postcode HX2 6HL. The nearest railway station is Mytholmroyd, which is 2 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Ellen Royd Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1185131). 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 SOWERBY BRIDGE ROCHDALE CANAL, SE 0225-0325 Upper Foot, Luddenden Foot 6/183 Ellen Royd Bridge - GV II Canal bridge. c1798. For the Rochdale Canal Company. Coursed squared stone and ashlar. Horseshoe arch; ashlar band below parapet with triangular section ashlar coping. To either side of arch are pilaster buttresses with bands, rising as ashlar piers at parapet level and with coping raised and pyramidal above them. Under the bridge the canal walls curve inwards. For history of canal construction see Sowerby Long Bridge (12/177). Listing NGR: SE0329425494 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 339310 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ellen Royd Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in Yorkshire. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features that reflect the region's engineering heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7258, -1.9516
- District
- Calderdale
- Parish
- Calderdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- HX2 6HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Calder Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Mytholmroyd — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26480445 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ellen Royd Bridge?
- Ellen Royd Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HX2 6HL), in the parish of Calderdale, unparished area.
- What is Ellen Royd Bridge?
- Ellen Royd Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ellen Royd Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Mytholmroyd, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode HX2 6HL.
- Is Ellen Royd Bridge a listed building?
- Ellen Royd Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ellen Royd Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Ellen Royd Bridge is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Ellen Royd Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Ellen Royd Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ellen Royd Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Mytholmroyd, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HX2 6HL.