Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Potterton Bridge
In or near Scarcroft.
Potterton 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
- Garforth · 4.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Potterton Bridge, the nearest railway station is Garforth, located 4.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is LS15 4NT, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Potterton Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1357442). 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 SE34NW SE402382 10/26 BARWICK IN ELMET AND SCHOLES POTTERTON LANE LS15 Potterton Bridge II Bridge. Mid-late C18. Hammer-dressed stone with ashlar parapet. Single semicircular arch with dressed voussoirs and intrados. Outer walls sweep out to each side and terminate in square projecting piers surmounted by drums with coved caps. Band and parapet with projecting coping. Listing NGR: SE4026838189 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 422512 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Potterton Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in Yorkshire. This designation highlights its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8384, -1.3896
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Barwick in Elmet and Scholes
- Postcode
- LS15 4NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
- Nearest railway station
- Garforth — 4.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26639971 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Potterton Bridge?
- Potterton Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS15 4NT), in the parish of Barwick in Elmet and Scholes.
- What is Potterton Bridge?
- Potterton Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Potterton Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Garforth, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS15 4NT.
- Is Potterton Bridge a listed building?
- Potterton Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Potterton Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Potterton Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Potterton Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Garforth, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS15 4NT.