Description and History of Site:-
A fine double-span bridge carrying the former turnpike road and the pre-turnpike road from Kendal to Keighley, the former A65. The northern half of four chamfered ribs and is said to date to a 17th-century building phase while the southern half was a later addition to increase the bridge's width to two lanes, either in the late 18th or early 19th century. The parapets are 19th century.
Further Reading and References:-
West Yorkshire Archive Service, Wakefield, QD3/7. Account of West Riding bridges, 1797.
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Key Words :- river bridge
Viewing the Site :- on public road
Address :- Church Street, Townend, Settle, North Yorkshire, BD24
Grid Ref :- SD 8165 6410
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.072500 , Long -2.281913
Local Authority :- Craven District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II*
Historic England List No - 1316710,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 117th century? - still in use
Contributor :- David Johnson - 19 February 2018
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © David Johnson
Grid Ref :- SD 8165 6410
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.072500 , Long -2.281913
Local Authority :- Craven District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II*
Historic England List No - 1316710,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 117th century? - still in use
Contributor :- David Johnson - 19 February 2018
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © David Johnson