Description and History of Site:-

Jervoise wrote: " ... two segmental arches with double arch-rings in two orders, and a cutwater with a recess on the upstream side. It has been widened downstream to more than twice its original width and is now more than 24 feet between parapets."

A bridge at this location is shown on Jefferies Map of YorkshireProbably originally built in the C17, though Jervoise notes that 'Summerbrig' is mentioned in the Bursar's Books of Fountains Abbey in the mid C15, suggesting that there was some sort of bridge present then.

Further Reading and References:-

Jervoise, E., The Ancient Bridges of the North of England, The Architectural Press, London, 1931.

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Key Words :- road bridge river Nidd

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the public road or footpath

Address :- Main Street, Summerbridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 4JP
Grid Ref :- SE 20040 62313
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.056385 , Long -1.695364
Local Authority :- Harrogate Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1279867,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- C17 -
Contributor :- Nick Nelson - 26 August 2019

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