Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Nostell Bridge
In or near Ackton.
Nostell Bridge — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Steve Partridge — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Fitzwilliam · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Nostell Bridge, the nearest railway station is Fitzwilliam, located 2.4 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is WF4 1QE.
About
Nostell Bridge is a Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1252808). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2021
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Heritage listing
Details SE 4017 6/22 25.3.1968 HUNTWICK WITH FOULBY DONCASTER WOAD AND NOSTELL Nostell Bridge GII* Public road bridge carrying Doncaster-Wakefield road over lake in Nostell Park.1761,designed by Sir George Savile,and built by John Watson of Wakefield(Surveyor of Bridges to the West Riding)and John Croft of Calverley,resident engineer of Aire and Calder Navigation.Sandstone ashlar.Five elliptical arches,rising towards the centre,with triangular cutwaters dying at half-height into pilasters,between which runs a roll-moulded band.Low parapet with modern iron railings.Under each arch a weir,with a sluice through that in the centre. Listing NGR: SE4023917424 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 435931 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Nostell Bridge is a Grade II* listed bridge located in Yorkshire. It is noted for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6518, -1.3927
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Huntwick with Foulby and Nostell
- Postcode
- WF4 1QE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Normanton and Hemsworth
- Nearest railway station
- Fitzwilliam — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17550216 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Nostell Priory Gothic Arch
Follies · 0.1 km
Nostell Priory Gothic Menagerie
Follies · 0.2 km
Church of St Michael and Our Lady, Wragby
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Bridge And Boat House With Associated Basin At East End Of Lower Lake
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Nostell
Museums · 0.7 km
MTB Green route
Mountain bike trails · 0.9 km
Nostell Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 1.0 km
MTB Blue route
Mountain bike trails · 1.0 km
Obelisk Lodge And Attached Screen Walls, At SE 406 18
Forts · 1.2 km
Nostell Priory Obelisk Lodge
Follies · 1.2 km
Sharlston Colliery Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Sharlston War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
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Nostell Priory Gothic Arch
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Nostell Priory Gothic Menagerie
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Church of St Michael and Our Lady, Wragby
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Nostell
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📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Premier Inn Wakefield City North
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nostell Bridge?
- Nostell Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF4 1QE), in the parish of Huntwick with Foulby and Nostell.
- What is Nostell Bridge?
- Nostell Bridge — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Nostell Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Fitzwilliam, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF4 1QE.
- Is Nostell Bridge a listed building?
- Nostell Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Nostell Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Nostell Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nostell Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Fitzwilliam, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF4 1QE.