Description and History of Site:-
The present bridge over the River Ure was designed and built by John Carr of York in 1793. It is constructed of rubble and ashlar (finely dressed) stone. It has three segmental arches and triangular cutwaters on the upstream side only. Inside the upstream parapet is a stone inscribed with a benchmark and “N Y R†for the North Riding of Yorkshire.
Further Reading and References:-
The works in architecture of John Carr. York Georgian Society, 1973, p2.
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 :- multi span masonry bridge river ure
Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the road
Address :- Breconbar Road, Bainbridge, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EB
Grid Ref :- SD 93348 90731
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.312128 , Long -2.103746
Local Authority :- Richmondshire District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1132026,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1793 -
Contributor :- Charles Morris - 18 October 2016
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Charles Morris
Grid Ref :- SD 93348 90731
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.312128 , Long -2.103746
Local Authority :- Richmondshire District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1132026,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1793 -
Contributor :- Charles Morris - 18 October 2016
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © Charles Morris