Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thorp Arch Bridge
Thorp Arch 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
Thorp Arch Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.9062°, -1.3439°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Thorp Arch Bridge (sometimes known locally as Boston Spa Bridge) is a stone arch bridge opened in 1770 across the River Wharfe linking the West Yorkshire villages of Boston Spa on the southbank and Thorp Arch on the north.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Thorp Arch Bridge (sometimes known locally as Boston Spa Bridge) is a stone arch bridge opened in 1770 across the River Wharfe linking the West Yorkshire villages of Boston Spa on the southbank and Thorp Arch on the north.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
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Description
Thorp Arch bridge has five arched spans built of magnesian limestone ashlar, two arches span the course of the River Wharfe. The central arch has triangular cutwaters which accommodate pedestrian refuges in the parapets, the bridge has a footpath only to its upstream side, the remaining piers have cutwaters terminating in offsets. The bridge was built to replace a ford and connect Thorpe Arch with the turnpike road which went through Boston Spa. The bridge carries the No. 7 bus route from Harrogate to Leeds via Wetherby, which is operated by the Harrogate Bus Company.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.9062, -1.3439
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Boston Spa
- Postcode
- LS23 6HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
Sources
- osm: w1359695044 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Thorp Arch Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Boston Spa bridge in 2007.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thorp Arch Bridge?
- Thorp Arch Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS23 6HD), in the parish of Boston Spa.
- Is Thorp Arch Bridge a listed building?
- Thorp Arch Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Thorp Arch Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Thorp Arch Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Thorp Arch Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LS23 6HD. It sits within the Wetherby and Easingwold parliamentary constituency.