Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Leeds Bridge
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Leeds 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
- Leeds · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Leeds Bridge is located in Leeds, Yorkshire, with the postcode LS1 4RA. The nearest railway station is Leeds, which is 0.5 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Leeds Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.7939°, -1.5418°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
Leeds Bridge is a historic river crossing in Leeds, England. The present cast iron road bridge over the River Aire dates from 1870. It is Grade II listed.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Kadampa Meditation Centre Leeds offers meditation classes, courses, and retreats for all levels. Visitors can explore the historic building and enjoy the grand meditation room, as well as participate in various events and classes throughout the week.
From the Wikipedia article
Leeds Bridge is a historic river crossing in Leeds, England. The present cast iron road bridge over the River Aire dates from 1870. It is Grade II listed.
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Background
History
of Leeds on the bridge]] The medieval town of Leeds centred on 13th century burgess building plots either side of a wide road from the river crossing called Bridge Gate, now Briggate. A wool cloth market operated at Leeds Bridge, becoming the centre of wool trade for the West Riding of Yorkshire in the late 17th century. A medieval bridge was built at the site of a ferry across the River Aire. It was widened in 1730 and 1760. The bridge was rebuilt in 1870–73 by William Henry Barlow to a design by T. Dyne Steel. Though five other bridges were constructed between 1818 and 1870, the Leeds Bridge was the busiest, and in 1869 it was used by 4,000 vehicles and 55,000 foot passengers each…
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- Coordinates
- 53.7939, -1.5418
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Leeds, unparished area
- Postcode
- LS1 4RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds South
- Phone
- 0113 2459001
- Nearest railway station
- Leeds — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Tuesday – Saturday: 10am – 5pm; Sunday: 10am – 4pm; closed Monday
Sources
- osm: w1126094963 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Leeds Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Leeds Bridge-geograph.org.uk-3481048.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leeds Bridge?
- Leeds Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS1 4RA), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.
- What is Leeds Bridge?
- Leeds Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Leeds Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Leeds, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS1 4RA.
- Is Leeds Bridge a listed building?
- Leeds Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Leeds Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Leeds Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leeds Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Leeds, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS1 4RA.