Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
South Otterington Bridge
In or near Thornton-le-Beans.
South Otterington Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Northallerton · 5.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit South Otterington Bridge, the nearest railway station is Northallerton, located 5.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DL7 9HD, and entry is free.
About
South Otterington Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 54.2821°, -1.4331°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
Otterington Bridge is a historic structure connecting South Otterington and Newby Wiske, villages in North Yorkshire, in England. The bridge, across the River Wiske, was constructed to carry the main road from Northallerton to Boroughbridge. It was designed by John Carr and was completed in 1776. The construction cost £680. The bridge was grade II listed in 1987. The bridge is built of stone and consists of five segmental arches, the middle arch larger, with voussoirs and hood moulds.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Otterington Bridge is a historic structure connecting South Otterington and Newby Wiske, villages in North Yorkshire, in England. The bridge, across the River Wiske, was constructed to carry the main road from Northallerton to Boroughbridge. It was designed by John Carr and was completed in 1776. The construction cost £680. The bridge was grade II listed in 1987. The bridge is built of stone and consists of five segmental arches, the middle arch larger, with voussoirs and hood moulds. By the ends of the bridge are pilaster buttresses, and the parapet is coped.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 54.2821, -1.4331
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- South Otterington
- Postcode
- DL7 9HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Nearest railway station
- Northallerton — 5.6 km
Sources
- osm: w1373170793 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Otterington Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Otterington Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 5005310.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Newby Wiske
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Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre
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Breckenbrough Castle
Literary houses · 3.4 km

Thornton-le-Beans Chapel
Historic churches · 3.8 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Otterington Bridge?
- South Otterington Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL7 9HD), in the parish of South Otterington.
- What is South Otterington Bridge?
- South Otterington Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South Otterington Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Northallerton, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL7 9HD.
- Is South Otterington Bridge a listed building?
- South Otterington Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is South Otterington Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, South Otterington Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Otterington Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Northallerton, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL7 9HD.