Description and History of Site:-
Also known as Bank House Bridge.
"Single span clapper bridge,undateable, of millstone grit. One side restored to take supports for wooden handrail. Clapper is supported at each end by rude stone piers. Scheduled ancient monument." From the Listing Description.
This bridge is most probably of the C15 or C16, but claims have been made for much greater antiquity. The wooden handrail is no longer present (2020).
Further Reading and References:-
https://thejournalofantiquities.com/2016/01/20/the-three-ancient-bridges-wycoller-lancashire/
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Key Words :- clapper footbridge
Viewing the Site :- On a public footpath.
Address :- Wycoller Lane, Wycoller, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 8SY
Grid Ref :- SD 93590 38905
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.846344 , Long -2.098910
Local Authority :- Pendle Borough Council
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II*
Historic England List No - 1243830,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- not known -
Contributor :- Nick Nelson - 3 February 2020
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Nick Nelson
Grid Ref :- SD 93590 38905
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.846344 , Long -2.098910
Local Authority :- Pendle Borough Council
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II*
Historic England List No - 1243830,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- not known -
Contributor :- Nick Nelson - 3 February 2020
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Nick Nelson