Harewood Bridge

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The bridge, in 2012 Harewood Bridge (geograph 3126827).jpg
The bridge, in 2012

Harewood Bridge is a historic bridge across the River Wharfe, connecting North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire, in England.

The bridge was constructed in 1729, replacing an older structure. [1] In 1771, it was widened by John Carr. It was grade II* listed in 1952. [2] It closed for repairs for a month in 2023, at which time it carried 17,000 vehicles a day. The road across it forms part of the A61. [3]

Deck of the bridge, looking north Harewood Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 1923322.jpg
Deck of the bridge, looking north

The bridge is built of stone and consists of four segmental arches that have pointed cutwaters with angled caps. On the east side are chamfered voussoirs with two orders, and the west side has unchamfered voussoirs. The abutments splay out at each end, and on the bridge are inscribed metal plaques, giving the names of the former parish of Dunkeswick in North Yorkshire, and current parish of Harewood, West Yorkshire. [4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Bogg, Edmund (1904). Lower Wharfeland. J. Sampson.
  2. ↑ Historic England. "Harewood Bridge, Kirkby Overblow (1265837)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 5 March 2025.
  3. ↑ Newton, Grace (1 June 2023). "Harewood Bridge: 18th-century Grade-II listed bridge on A61 Leeds to Harrogate road to be closed for a month for repairs". Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 11 March 2025.
  4. ↑ Leach, Peter; Pevsner, Nikolaus (2009). Yorkshire West Riding: Leeds, Bradford and the North. The Buildings of England. New Haven and London: Yale University Press. ISBN   978-0-300-12665-5.

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