Bridge Head Tower

Heritage listing

Details NU 2406 ARKWORTH BRIDGE STREET (West side) 21/247 Bridge-head tower 31.12.69 GV II Gate tower at south end of bridge, late C14 with some C19 restoration and patching. Large squared stone, with cut dressings. Rectangular plan 8.3 x 5.5 metres externally. North (external) elevation shows double-chamfered 4-centred archway with slit window to right; upper floor ruinous but chamfered left jamb of window remains. Returns each show square-headed chamfered loop to upper floor, with stone spout below that on east. South elevation shows plain arch and loop to left; remains of two windows on upper floor. Interior: Gate passage has rough 4-centred vault. At inner end of passage a 2-panel door in chamfered round arch to newel stair on east; and studded vertical-panelled door in similar arch to guard chamber on west. Guard chamber has similar vault and stone bench at north end. Upper chamber (not seen) said to have fireplace and 3 roof corbels. Historical notes: Rare example of a fortified gateway on a bridge. The guard chamber was used as the village lock-up in the C18. Listing NGR: NU2481706208 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 237138 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.