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Thornthwaite Packhorse Bridge

Description and History of Site:-
Very tiny very old and very narrow. Semi-circular arch of good large even voussoirs. Proud of that an arch of thin flat stones then large thin parapet stones two courses shaped to arch. Paved not cobbled. Spans 3.5m over Padside Beck


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.
Hinchliffe, E. A guide to the packhorse bridges of England. Cicerone, 1994, p 81.


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Key Words :- packhorse bridge

Address :- Dacre Pasture Lane, Thornthwaite, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 2QS
Grid Ref :- SE 17300 59400
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.030303 , Long -1.737384
Local Authority :- Harrogate Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Scheduled Ancient Monument SAM
Historic England List No - 1021024,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- C15? -
Record Date :- 5 June 2015

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