Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Smelthouses Bridge
In or near Wath.
Smelthouses Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Smelthouses Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 54.0740°, -1.7078°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
Details HIGH AND LOW BISHOPSIDE SMELTHOUSES ROAD SE 16 SE 15/65 Smelthouses Bridge - II Bridge. Late C18. Ashlar. One large segmental arch, flanked by pilasters rising into the parapets. Projecting band and plain parapets with copings above. Listing NGR: SE1921064275 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 331345 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Smelthouses Bridge is a bridge located in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Yorkshire, within the parish of High and Low Bishopside. This structure contributes to the scenic landscape of the region, known for its natural beauty and ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0740, -1.7078
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- High and Low Bishopside
- Postcode
- HG3 4DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
Sources
- osm: w1372564981 (ODbL)
- commons: Smelthouses, bridge - geograph.org.uk - 7443018.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Smelthouses Bridge?
- Smelthouses Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG3 4DJ), in the parish of High and Low Bishopside.
- What is Smelthouses Bridge?
- Smelthouses Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Smelthouses Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode HG3 4DJ.
- Is Smelthouses Bridge a listed building?
- Smelthouses Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Smelthouses Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Smelthouses Bridge is part of the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Smelthouses Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Smelthouses Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Smelthouses Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HG3 4DJ. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.