Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kirkstall Bridge
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Kirkstall 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
- Headingley · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Kirkstall Bridge, the nearest railway station is Headingley, located 0.9 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav directions is LS5 3BP.
About
Kirkstall Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.8157°, -1.6073°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
Kirkstall Bridge is a Grade II listed road bridge in Kirkstall, City of Leeds, West Yorkshire, leading the B6157 road across the River Aire and the railway line between Leeds and Shipley. The bridge was erected by J. A. Mackay, then City Engineer of Leeds, and opened to traffic in June 1912. The event is commemorated by a cast iron plaque at the eastern end. Cast iron segmental arches on stone piers carry the road, slightly rising from east to west, across the river. The abutments are decorated with the coat of arms of Leeds looking towards the river. Their top parts are pierced, as are the parapet rails and the spandrels of the bridge arches.
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.
From the Wikipedia article
Kirkstall Bridge is a Grade II listed road bridge in Kirkstall, City of Leeds, West Yorkshire, leading the B6157 road across the River Aire and the railway line between Leeds and Shipley. The bridge was erected by J. A. Mackay, then City Engineer of Leeds, and opened to traffic in June 1912. The event is commemorated by a cast iron plaque at the eastern end. Cast iron segmental arches on stone piers carry the road, slightly rising from east to west, across the river. The abutments are decorated with the coat of arms of Leeds looking towards the river. Their top parts are pierced, as are the parapet rails and the spandrels of the bridge arches. The lamp posts on the abutments were installed in the middle of the 20th century.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8157, -1.6073
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Leeds, unparished area
- Postcode
- LS5 3BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds Central and Headingley
- Nearest railway station
- Headingley — 0.9 km
Sources
- osm: w1353020419 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Kirkstall Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bridge over River Aire, Kirkstall - geograph.org.uk - 165305.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkstall Bridge?
- Kirkstall Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS5 3BP), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.
- What is Kirkstall Bridge?
- Kirkstall Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kirkstall Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Headingley, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS5 3BP.
- Is Kirkstall Bridge a listed building?
- Kirkstall Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Kirkstall Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Kirkstall Bridge is part of the Leeds - Liverpool Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Kirkstall Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Kirkstall Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirkstall Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Headingley, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS5 3BP.