Stokesley Packhorse Bridge

Last updated January 17, 2026

Stokesley Packhorse Bridge is a historic structure in Stokesley, a town in North Yorkshire, in England.

Repairs to a bridge in Stokesley were ordered in 1648, and this may be the first reference to the packhorse bridge.^[1] The current bridge, across the River Leven, may date from the 17th century, or may be early 18th century.^[2] In 1859, Thomas Whellan described it as "an ancient bridge" and noted it was steep.^[3] It has been grade II listed since 1966.^[2]

is in stone. It is narrow, and consists of a single round arch with voussoirs and a hood mould. The parapets are high, and the ends are slightly splayed with piers.^[2] The arch spans 12 yards (11 m), and the bridge is 5 feet (1.5 m) wide.^[4]

References

↑ Page, William (1923). A History of the County of York North Riding: Volume 2. London: Victoria County History. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
1 2 3 Historic England. "Packhorse Bridge, Stokesley (1150225)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 6 January 2026.
↑ Chrystal, Paul; Sunderland, Mark (2010). North York Moors Through Time. Amberley Publishing. ISBN 9781445629728.
↑ Jervoise, Edwyn (1931). The Ancient Bridges of the North of England. Architectural Press.

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[1] Page, William (1923). A History of the County of York North Riding: Volume 2. London: Victoria County History. Retrieved 9 January 2026.

[nhle-2] 1 2 3 Historic England. "Packhorse Bridge, Stokesley (1150225)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 6 January 2026.

[3] Chrystal, Paul; Sunderland, Mark (2010). North York Moors Through Time. Amberley Publishing. ISBN 9781445629728.

[4] Jervoise, Edwyn (1931). The Ancient Bridges of the North of England. Architectural Press.

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East Riding of Yorkshire	Boothferry Bridge Humber Bridge Kexby Old Bridge Myton Swing Bridge Ouse Bridge Stamford Bridge Sutton Bridge
North Yorkshire	Aldwark Bridge Beggar's Bridge Blackwell Bridge Borough Bridge Burnsall Bridge Cattal Bridge Catterick Bridge Cawood Bridge County Bridge Coverham Bridge Cow Bridge Creets Bridge Croft Bridge Dob Park Bridge Downholme Bridge Duck Bridge Grassington Bridge Green Bridge Grinton Bridge Grosmont Bridge Harewood Bridge Helmsley Bridge High Bridge Holgate Bridge Howsham Bridge Ivelet Bridge Kexby Old Bridge Kildwick Bridge Kilgram Bridge Masham Bridge Mercury Bridge Middleham Bridge Morton Bridge Myton Bridge North Bridge, Ripon North Northallerton bridge Nunnington Bridge Otterington Bridge Pateley Bridge Pickering Bridge Princess of Wales Bridge Rievaulx Bridge River Ouse swing bridge Scampston Bridge Selby Toll Bridge Skeeby Bridge Stokesley Packhorse Bridge Sutton Bridge Tadcaster Bridge Tanfield Bridge Tees Jubilee Bridge Tees Newport Bridge Tees Transporter Bridge Tees Viaduct Ulshaw Bridge Whitby Swing Bridge
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Stokesley Packhorse Bridge

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