Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Swale Bridge
In or near Skipton-on-Swale.
Swale 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
- Thirsk · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Swale Bridge, the nearest railway station is Thirsk, located 4.9 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Swale Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1315548). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
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Heritage listing
Details SE 37 NE 3/100 BALDERSBY SKIPTON ROAD Skipton Bridge II Bridge. 1781, designed by John Carr. Ashlar. Six segmental arches with voussoirs; central arch flanked by semi-circular cutwaters that rise to form pedestrian retreats. Stone band. Plain parapets with chamfered copings. Square end piers. This bridge crosses into Skipton upon Swale parish, Hambleton District. Listing NGR: SE3638079793 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 330465 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Swale Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in Yorkshire. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the region. The structure contributes to the area's cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2126, -1.4436
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Skipton-on-Swale
- Postcode
- YO7 4SE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Nearest railway station
- Thirsk — 4.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26443621 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swale Bridge?
- Swale Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO7 4SE), in the parish of Skipton-on-Swale.
- What is Swale Bridge?
- Swale Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swale Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Thirsk, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO7 4SE.
- Is Swale Bridge a listed building?
- Swale Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Swale Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Swale Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swale Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Thirsk, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO7 4SE.