Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Merry Dale Bridge
In or near Marsden.
Merry Dale 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
- Slaithwaite · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Merry Dale Bridge, the nearest railway station is Slaithwaite, which is 2.2 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Merry Dale Bridge is a historic bridge in Yorkshire. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Colne Valley parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Slaithwaite, about 2.2 km away. Postcode area HD7.
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Heritage listing
Details SE 058142 MERRY DALE CLOUGH Slaithwaite 5/320 Merry Dale Bridge - - II Late C18/early C19. Bridge. Rubble stone. Single span bridge with coped parapet. Segmental arch. Drainage hole to parapet. Listing NGR: SE0583014278 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 412815 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
Merry Dale Bridge is a bridge located in the Yorkshire region, within the unparished area of Kirklees. It is situated in a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), specifically the South Pennine Moors SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6250, -1.9133
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Kirklees, unparished area
- Postcode
- HD7 5UZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Colne Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Slaithwaite — 2.2 km
Sources
- osm: w1370662018 (ODbL)
- commons: Merry Dale Bridge, Slaithwaite - geograph.org.uk - 1418873.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Merry Dale Bridge?
- Merry Dale Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD7 5UZ), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
- What is Merry Dale Bridge?
- Merry Dale Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Merry Dale Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Slaithwaite, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD7 5UZ.
- Is Merry Dale Bridge a listed building?
- Merry Dale Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Merry Dale Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Merry Dale Bridge is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Merry Dale Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Merry Dale Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Merry Dale Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Slaithwaite, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD7 5UZ.