Description and History of Site:-
Single arch very narrow bridge. Cobbled path. Parapets terminate in little piers with pyramidal caps. At each end of pathway two short 'columns to restrict width of traffic using the bridge even further carved with grooves almost like a fluted column. No ribbing under bridge. Tall narrow voussoirs. Projecting course then parapet then projecting flat coping. Beautiful house nearby with mullioned windows and string course dated 1683. (Hatcher 1975).
Bridge crosses the River Nidd.

Further Reading and References:-
YAHS - Hatcher Card Index. Research funded by the Yorkshire Arts Association 1972.
Hatcher, J. The industrial architecture of Yorkshire. Phillimore, 1985.

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Key Words :- packhorse bridge river

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the public highway

Address :- Darley Road, Birstwith, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2PN
Grid Ref :- SE 23573 60293
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.038082 , Long -1.641551
Local Authority :- Harrogate Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1150597,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1822 -
Record Date :- 16 May 2015

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