Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Skirfare Bridge
In or near Hawkswick.
Skirfare Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Skirfare Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1296279). 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 SD 96 NE CONISTONE WITH KILNSEY KETTLEWELL ROAD Kilnsey 16/60 Skirfare Bridge 10.9.54 - II Bridge over River Wharfe. Late C18. Ashlar. 3 rounded arches with slightly raised voussoirs, the central arch higher than those to each side, and flanked by pointed cutwaters to upstream and downstream facades. Pilasters flank the arches and are crossed by a continuous projecting band at road level and continue up to rounded parapet coping. The stones have many varied masons' marks. Listing NGR: SD9716069171 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 324647 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Malham-Arncliffe SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Skirfare Bridge is a Grade II listed stone bridge located in North-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features typical of the era in which it was built. The bridge serves as a key crossing point, contributing to the region's transport network.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1184, -2.0449
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Conistone with Kilnsey
- Postcode
- BD23 5PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
Sources
- wikidata: Q26583945 (CC0)
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skirfare Bridge?
- Skirfare Bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 5PT), in the parish of Conistone with Kilnsey.
- What is Skirfare Bridge?
- Skirfare Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Skirfare Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode BD23 5PT.
- Is Skirfare Bridge a listed building?
- Skirfare Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Skirfare Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Skirfare Bridge is part of the Malham-Arncliffe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Skirfare Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Skirfare Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Skirfare Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 5PT. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.