Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Swillington Bridge
In or near Ackton.
Swillington 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
- Woodlesford · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Swillington Bridge is located in Leeds, Yorkshire, with the postcode LS26 8FY. The nearest railway station is Woodlesford, which is 0.6 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Swillington Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1247768). 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 The asset was previously listed twice also under List entry 1135651, in the parish of Rothwell. This entry was removed from the list on 6th May 2015. SE 32 NE SWILLINGTON WAKEFIELD ROAD LS26 6/59 Swillington Bridge GV II Bridge over River Aire. Late C18 or early C19. Magnesian limestone blocks. Two segmental arches with arch bands, triangular cutwater; parapets rebuilt. Partly in the parish of Rothwell Listing NGR: SE3726429439 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 429138 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Swillington Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in Yorkshire. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical value.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7600, -1.4363
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Leeds, unparished area
- Postcode
- LS26 8FY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wakefield and Rothwell
- Nearest railway station
- Woodlesford — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26540047 (CC0)
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Woodlesford
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Oulton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Swillington
Villages · 1.6 km
St. Mary's Church, Swillington
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Toby Carvery
Restaurants · 1.9 km
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Oulton Hall Hotel
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Oulton Hall
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Rothwell Cemetery
Cemeteries · 2.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swillington Bridge?
- Swillington Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS26 8FY), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.
- What is Swillington Bridge?
- Swillington Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swillington Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Woodlesford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS26 8FY.
- Is Swillington Bridge a listed building?
- Swillington Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Swillington Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Swillington Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swillington Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Woodlesford, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS26 8FY.