Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Iron Bridge
Also known as: Bondgate Bridge
Iron Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Iron Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Also known as: Bondgate Bridge. Coordinates: 54.1332°, -1.5219°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
Details IRON BRIDGE 1. 1092 Iron Bridge SX 9192 NE 2/226 29.1.53 II GV 2. Constructed 1834. Cast-iron shafted piers support joists from which spring the six rows of arched girders on which the road is carried. Quatrefoil piercings to the outer rows of girders. At road level there are cast iron balustrades of Gothic design, incorporating lamp standards. Designed and made by Russell and Brown of Worcester. All the listed buildings of Iron Bridge form a group. Listing NGR: SX9169292760 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 89275 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From English Heritage
The world’s first iron bridge was erected over the River Severn here in 1779 by Abraham Darby III. Costing over £6000, the bridge was cast in his Coalbrookdale foundry, using 378 tons of iron.
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Place summary
Iron Bridge, also known as Bondgate Bridge, is located in Ripon, Yorkshire. This Grade II listed building is notable for its historical significance and architectural design.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1332, -1.5219
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Ripon
- Postcode
- HG4 1RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Official site
- riponmuseums.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w1021974233 (ODbL)
- commons: Bridge over River Skell - Bondgate - geograph.org.uk - 1246213.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Iron Bridge?
- Iron Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG4 1RA), in the parish of Ripon.
- Is Iron Bridge a listed building?
- Iron Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Iron Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Iron Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Iron Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HG4 1RA. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.