Description and History of Site:-
The bridge probably dates to the early 13th century and was on the Upper Wensleydale estates of Jervaulx Abbey so may have a monastic origin. It consists of a single semi-circular arch with four ribs, the outer one being chamfered. It was widened on the downstream side around 1774 to accommodate the Richmond to Lancaster turnpike road. It spans Grange Gill west of Askrigg and now lies some way from the modern road.
Further Reading and References:-Wright, G N. Roads and trackways of the Yorkshire Dales. Moorland, c1985, p96, pp183-4.
Jervoise, E. The ancient bridges of the north of England. Architectural Press, 1931; reprinted by E. P. Publishing, 1973, p75.
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Key Words :- packhorse bridge river
Viewing the Site :- Viewable from roadside.
Address :- Askrigg, North Yorkshire, DL8 3DX
Grid Ref :- SD 93429 91031
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.314826 , Long -2.102509
Local Authority :- North Yorkshire Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Scheduled Ancient Monument SAM
Historic England List No - 1021085,
Site Condition :- Site disused - but otherwise substantially intact
Site Dates :- C13 -
Record Date :- 18 October 2016
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Charles Morris
Grid Ref :- SD 93429 91031
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.314826 , Long -2.102509
Local Authority :- North Yorkshire Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Scheduled Ancient Monument SAM
Historic England List No - 1021085,
Site Condition :- Site disused - but otherwise substantially intact
Site Dates :- C13 -
Record Date :- 18 October 2016
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Charles Morris