Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thornthorpe Bridge
In or near Westow.
Thornthorpe 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
- Malton · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Thornthorpe Bridge, the nearest railway station is Malton, which is 4.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is YO17 9LX, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Thornthorpe Bridge is a historic bridge in Yorkshire. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Thirsk and Malton parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Malton, about 4.2 km away. Postcode area YO17.
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Heritage listing
Details SE 76 NE 2/32 BURYTHORPE BURYTHORPE TO NORTON ROAD Thornthorpe Bridge II Bridge. Late C18. Attributable to John Carr on stylistic grounds. Sandstone ashlar with brick soffit to arch. Single span with segmental arch. Band and plain coped parapet with milled coping stones. Drums to either end. Listing NGR: SE7860367102 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 328736 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thornthorpe Bridge is a bridge located in Burythorpe, Yorkshire, within the River Derwent Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This designation highlights the ecological significance of the area surrounding the bridge.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0939, -0.7997
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Burythorpe
- Postcode
- YO17 9LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Nearest railway station
- Malton — 4.2 km
Sources
- osm: w1372528080 (ODbL)
- commons: Thornthorpe Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 1330577.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thornthorpe Bridge?
- Thornthorpe Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO17 9LX), in the parish of Burythorpe.
- What is Thornthorpe Bridge?
- Thornthorpe Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thornthorpe Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Malton, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO17 9LX.
- Is Thornthorpe Bridge a listed building?
- Thornthorpe Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Thornthorpe Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Thornthorpe Bridge is part of the River Derwent SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Thornthorpe Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Thornthorpe Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thornthorpe Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Malton, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO17 9LX.