County Bridge, Malton

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The bridge, in 2012

County Bridge, also known as Malton Bridge, is a bridge in England which connects the town of Malton, North Yorkshire with Norton-on-Derwent.

A bridge crossing the River Derwent at this location was recorded as being repaired in 1332. It was repaired at the cost of £100 in 1612, and in 1736 its parapets were repaired. [1] The current bridge was constructed in about 1760, to a design probably by John Carr. [2] It was widened in 1925, when a footpath was added, [3] but later in the century a separate footbridge was constructed alongside. [4] The bridge was grade II listed in 1974. [2]

The bridge carries Castlegate (the B1248 road) over the river and a mid-stream island. It is built of sandstone, and consists of three segmental arches of voussoirs. There are mouldings on the downstream side, a raised chamfered band on the upstream side, cutwaters, and a plain chamfered parapet. A concrete walkway with railings has been added. [2]

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References

  1. Jervoise, Edwyn (1931). The Ancient Bridges of the North of England. Architectural Press.
  2. 1 2 3 Historic England. "Malton Bridge, Malton (1291522)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 15 May 2025.
  3. Report on the Administration of the Road Fund. London: Ministry of Transport. 1926.
  4. Laycock, Mike (4 April 2018). "Malton foot bridge closes as River Derwent rises". The Press. Retrieved 29 May 2025.

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