Description and History of Site:-
Beggars Bridge. Packhorse over River Esk, Glaisdale. 1619 dated with arms of Thomas Ferris of Hull who built it. Single deep segmental arch in sandstone. Paved roadway between coped abutments at either side span 16.5m width 2m.
Further Reading and References:-Jervoise, E. The ancient bridges of the north of England. Architectural Press, 1931; reprinted by E. P. Publishing, 1973.
Hinchliffe, E. A guide to the packhorse bridges of England. Cicerone, c1994, p70.
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Key Words :- packhorse bridge river esk
Address :- Glaisdale, Glaisdale, North Yorkshire, YO21 2QL
Grid Ref :- NZ 78440 05480
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.438689 , Long -0.792112
Local Authority :- Scarborough Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Scheduled Ancient Monument SAM
Site Condition :- Listed - Grade II*
Site Dates :- 1619 -
Record Date :- 15 October 2015
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Charles Morris
Grid Ref :- NZ 78440 05480
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.438689 , Long -0.792112
Local Authority :- Scarborough Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Scheduled Ancient Monument SAM
Site Condition :- Listed - Grade II*
Site Dates :- 1619 -
Record Date :- 15 October 2015
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Charles Morris