Description and History of Site:-
The Foss Bridge, a single Georgian gritstone arch with balusters, links the streets Fossgate and Walmgate. It is believed that the earliest bridge on this site was constructed during the Viking period. The present bridge, designed by Peter Atkinson the younger and erected in 1811-12, replaced a wooden bridge.
Further Reading and References:-Pevsner N, Neave D, Yorkshire: York and the East Riding (2nd ed.) (1995) [1972]. London.
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Key Words :- river foss bridge
Address :- Fossgate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9WB
Grid Ref :- SE 60597 51692
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.957776 , Long -1.077992
Local Authority :- City of York
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II*
Historic England List No - 1257827,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1812 -
Record Date :- 30 August 2016
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Charles Morris
Grid Ref :- SE 60597 51692
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.957776 , Long -1.077992
Local Authority :- City of York
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II*
Historic England List No - 1257827,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1812 -
Record Date :- 30 August 2016
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Charles Morris