Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Stirk Bridge
In or near Ripponden.
Stirk 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
- Sowerby Bridge · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Stirk Bridge, the nearest railway station is Sowerby Bridge, located 0.4 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is HX6 3BU.
About
Stirk Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1134551). 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 SOWERBY BRIDGE BRIDGE STREET SE 0423 and SE 0523 12/12 Stirk Bridge - - II Road bridge. Mid - late C19. Ashlar and cast iron. 2 span bridge with central stone piers having faces cut to triangular section. Fielded panels to base of causeway. Railings have plain bars, supported by intermediate scrolled brackets, and plain handrail. They terminate at south end in ashlar piers with pyramidal caps and at north end in walls. Listing NGR: SE0583023284 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 339134 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Stirk Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in Yorkshire. It is recognised for its historical significance and architectural merit within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7060, -1.9132
- District
- Calderdale
- Parish
- Calderdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- HX6 3BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Halifax
- Nearest railway station
- Sowerby Bridge — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26427932 (CC0)
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Theatres · 0.5 km
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Museums · 0.5 km
Tuel Lane Lock
Canal locks · 0.5 km
Rochdale Canal
Canals · 0.5 km
John Tillotson Plaque
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
The New Hobbit
Hotels · 0.6 km
Jack of the Locks
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Sowerby Long Bridge
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Lower Old Hall and Lower Old Hall Cottage
Historic houses · 1.1 km
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Essoldo Sowerby Bridge
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Tuel Lane Lock
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Places to eat & drink
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The Bull on the Bridge
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Kershaw House
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📷 3Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stirk Bridge?
- Stirk Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HX6 3BU), in the parish of Calderdale, unparished area.
- What is Stirk Bridge?
- Stirk Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stirk Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Sowerby Bridge, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode HX6 3BU.
- Is Stirk Bridge a listed building?
- Stirk Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Stirk Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Stirk Bridge is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Stirk Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Stirk Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stirk Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Sowerby Bridge, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HX6 3BU.