Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
New North Bridge
In or near Kingston upon Hull.
New North 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
- Hull Paragon Interchange · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit New North Bridge, the nearest railway station is Hull Paragon Interchange, located 1.2 km away. Entry to the bridge is free, and it is accessible to visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is HU9 1AS.
About
New North Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1292933). 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 KINGSTON UPON HULL TA1029SW GEORGE STREET 680-1/19/145 New North Bridge II Walking bascule bridge spanning the River Hull. 1928-31. Designed by T Thomas, City Engineer. Built by Widnes Foundry (1925) Ltd. Reinforced concrete with riveted steel lattice girder lifting span, with cast-steel roller racks. Wrought-iron latticework balustrades to footway on either side. Windows are steel-framed casements. East side has concrete control cabins and machine rooms spanning the road, with flat concrete roofs and coped balustrades. In the centre, a semicircular arch, flattened at the top, with an exaggerated keyblock extending upwards to form a clock tower. On either side, hinged covers to the racks, and beyond, a square control cabin on the first floor, with 3 windows. Above and behind, a room with 3 similar windows, flanked by sloping parapets. Below, a tiled footway with shouldered openings, the north one with 3 unglazed windows, the south one with 4 larger windows. At the rear, a late C20 oriel window to the control cabin on the south side. Exposed pinions projecting from the machine rooms engage with straight racks to operate the bridge, which is complete and in use. Listing NGR: TA1023029232 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 387563 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Wilberforce House is a museum dedicated to the life and legacy of William Wilberforce, a key figure in the abolition of the slave trade. Visitors can explore exhibits that highlight his contributions and the history of slavery, as well as the cultural heritage of Hull.
Place summary
New North Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in Yorkshire. This structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit. It contributes to the region's heritage and is a key feature of the local landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7478, -0.3299
- District
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Parish
- Kingston upon Hull, City of, unparished area
- Postcode
- HU9 1AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kingston upon Hull East
- Nearest railway station
- Hull Paragon Interchange — 1.2 km
- Official site
- www.hcandl.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26580906 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is New North Bridge?
- New North Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HU9 1AS), in the parish of Kingston upon Hull, City of, unparished area.
- What is New North Bridge?
- New North Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to New North Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Hull Paragon Interchange, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode HU9 1AS.
- Is New North Bridge a listed building?
- New North Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is New North Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, New North Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to New North Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Hull Paragon Interchange, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HU9 1AS.