Historic bridges · North West England
Helwith Bridge
In or near Stainforth.
Helwith 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
- Horton-in-Ribblesdale · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Helwith Bridge, the nearest railway station is Horton-in-Ribblesdale, located 3.2 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is BD24 0EH.
About
Helwith Bridge is a historic bridge in North-West England. Built or established in 1875, it dates from the Victorian period. The site is within the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Horton-in-Ribblesdale, about 3.2 km away. Postcode area BD24.
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Heritage listing
Details HORTON IN RIBBLESDALE HELWITH BRIDGE SD 86 NW 13/2 Helwith Bridge at NGR 811 696 9.3.84 GV II Road bridge. 1875. J S Crossley, Engineer. Rock faced gritstone rubble with brick arch heads, continuous stone band at road level, parapets. Six segmental arches, five to the River Ribble and one to the railway line easternmost arch now partly blocked. Constructed as part of the Settle to Carlisle line of the Midland Railway. Listing NGR: SD8116069546 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 324541 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Helwith Bridge is a Victorian bridge located in Horton in Ribblesdale, North-West England, with the postcode BD24. Established in 1875, it is a Grade II listed building, recognised for its architectural significance. The bridge is situated within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the Forest of Bowland.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1214, -2.2900
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Horton in Ribblesdale
- Postcode
- BD24 0EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Established
- 1875
- Nearest railway station
- Horton-in-Ribblesdale — 3.2 km
Sources
- osm: w732087547 (ODbL)
- commons: Helwith Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 1440257.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Helwith Bridge?
- Helwith Bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD24 0EH), in the parish of Horton in Ribblesdale.
- What is Helwith Bridge?
- Helwith Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Helwith Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Horton-in-Ribblesdale, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD24 0EH.
- When was Helwith Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1875.
- Is Helwith Bridge a listed building?
- Helwith Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Helwith Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Helwith Bridge is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Helwith Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Helwith Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Helwith Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Horton-in-Ribblesdale, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD24 0EH.