Description and History of Site:-
Bridge carrying road over River Bain as it empties from Semerwater. Three arches segmental one much larger than the others. Arch construction consists of long narrow voussoirs forming main part of arch under hood of long narrow slightly projecting stones very similar detail to the arches at Bainbridge Mill.





Bridge. Late C17 - early C18. Rubble. 3 segmental arches of rubble
voussoirs with slab hoodmoulds, divided by triangular cutwaters which
continue up as pedestrian retreats at parapet level. Crudely-shaped slab
coping to parapet.

Need to clarify the HE entries

Further Reading and References:-
YAS - Hatcher Card Index. Research funded by the Yorkshire Arts Association 1972. see also The Industrial Architecture of Yorkshire Jane Hatcher 1985

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Key Words :- multi span stone arch bridge

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the public road or footpath

Address :- Stake Road, Semerwater, Bainbridge, North Yorkshire, DL8 3DD
Grid Ref :- SD 92128 87712
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.284978 , Long -2.122418
Local Authority :- Richmondshire District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1301443, 1316906,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- - current
Record Date :- 5 June 2015

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