Description and History of Site:-
Twin leaf bascule footbridge over the River Foss at its junction with the River Ouse. The bridge here, originally in timber, was built in 1738, to carry York's riverside walkway across the mouth of the Foss. This was replaced in 1895 by the present 'Blue' bridge.
Further Reading and References:-YAHS - Hatcher Card Index. Research funded by the Yorkshire Arts Association 1972.
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Key Words :- river bascule bridge
Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the public road or footpath
Address :- Blue Bridge Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4NL
Grid Ref :- SE 60587 51003
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.951586 , Long -1.078280
Local Authority :- York City Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Site extant - Protected status unknown
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1895 -
Record Date :- 4 July 2015
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © YAHS Archive
Grid Ref :- SE 60587 51003
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.951586 , Long -1.078280
Local Authority :- York City Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Site extant - Protected status unknown
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1895 -
Record Date :- 4 July 2015
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © YAHS Archive