Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Wetherby Bridge
Wetherby 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
- Cattal · 9.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Wetherby Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.9265°, -1.3861°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
Wetherby Bridge is a scheduled monument and Grade II-listed bridge over the River Wharfe in Wetherby, West Yorkshire, dating from the 13th century. The bridge connects Micklethwaite on the south bank to the town centre on the north. It formerly carried the A1 Great North Road but now carries the A661 Boston Road leading to Boston Spa and the south.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Wetherby Bridge is a scheduled monument and Grade II-listed bridge over the River Wharfe in Wetherby, West Yorkshire, dating from the 13th century. The bridge connects Micklethwaite on the south bank to the town centre on the north. It formerly carried the A1 Great North Road but now carries the A661 Boston Road leading to Boston Spa and the south.
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Background
History
The bridge has 13th-century origins. It was rebuilt in the 17th century and widened twice, first in 1773 and in 1826 to a design by Bernard Hartley. Its repair has been a contentious political issue in the past. In 1315 Eleanor de Percy petitioned Edward II for pontage for the bridge that she had undertaken to repair for redemption of the soul. An inquisition in York declared that 'nobody' was bound to repair the bridge and in 1316 Eleanor was granted pontage. In 1599 a stone mason complained at quarter session that he was owed £4 13s 4d for its repair. The court ordered that £5 should be levied to pay him. In 1614 at the Knaresborough quarter sessions it was reported that the bridge's…
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- Coordinates
- 53.9265, -1.3861
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Wetherby
- Postcode
- LS22 5GZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
- Nearest railway station
- Cattal — 9 km
- Opening
- 13th century
Sources
- osm: w518657334 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Wetherby Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Wetherby Bridge (geograph 4074920).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wetherby Bridge?
- Wetherby Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS22 5GZ), in the parish of Wetherby.
- Is Wetherby Bridge a listed building?
- Wetherby Bridge is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Wetherby Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Wetherby Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wetherby Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LS22 5GZ. It sits within the Wetherby and Easingwold parliamentary constituency.