Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Parsons Bridge Over Leeds-Liverpool Canal
Parsons Bridge Over Leeds-Liverpool Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Parsons Bridge Over Leeds-Liverpool Canal is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1316817). 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 SE 04 NW 1/17 KILDWICK KIRKGATE (east side, off) Parsons Bridge over Leeds-Liverpool Canal GV II Footbridge. c1774. Gritstone rubble, ashlar coping. Single arch of basket form spanning both canal and south towpath. Flanking walls terminate in pilasters and are angled to provide a wider approach to the bridge. The voussoirs painted white with an indicator marking the centre of the canal. Cast-iron plaque bearing the number "186" on each face. The canal separated the church from the vicarage and Kildwick Hall; the bridge was therefore an important footway linking the two parts of the settlement. Listing NGR: SE0111745937 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 324744 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Parsons Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located over the Leeds-Liverpool Canal in Yorkshire. It serves as an important historical structure within the region, reflecting the canal's significance in the industrial era.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9096, -1.9845
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Kildwick
- Postcode
- BD20 9BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
Sources
- wikidata: Q26603090 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Parsons Bridge Over Leeds-Liverpool Canal?
- Parsons Bridge Over Leeds-Liverpool Canal is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD20 9BA), in the parish of Kildwick.
- Is Parsons Bridge Over Leeds-Liverpool Canal a listed building?
- Parsons Bridge Over Leeds-Liverpool Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Parsons Bridge Over Leeds-Liverpool Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Parsons Bridge Over Leeds-Liverpool Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Parsons Bridge Over Leeds-Liverpool Canal?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BD20 9BA. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.