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St George's Bridge

Description and History of Site:-
Cast-iron bridge erected by public subscription

One cast iron panel reads: 'ST. GEORGE'S BRIDGE ERECTED BY PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTIONS WITH THE AID OF A GRANT FROM THE WEST RIDING COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE JOHN CROWTHER GEORGE PICKLES ABM MOSS JOSEPH GREENWOOD J. B. BROWN SEC.'

Another says: 'DE BERGUE & CO. LTD. MANCHESTER'

East pier is inscribed 'J. SUTCLIFFE ARCHITECT.' West pier is inscribed 'E. RILEY CONTRACTOR.'


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Key Words :- bridge

Address :- St George's Square, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
Grid Ref :- SD 99261 27335
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.742394 , Long -2.012684
Local Authority :- Calderdale Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1230336,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1892 -
Record Date :- 29 November 2023

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