Description and History of Site:-
This masonry bridge crosses the River Wharfe and carries an unclassified road from Otley to Newhall and Fewston. Built in two portions, the older on the downstream side having five ribs and the remainder being of plain tooled masonry, it has seven spans varying in length from 20 ft. to 31 ft., with a 16 ft. carriageway and 3 ft. 6 in. footpaths The only bridge of medieval origin crossing the River Wharfe. The more recent two spans thought to have been rebuilt after a flood of 1673. May have originally been built as early as 1228.

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 :- five arch stone road bridge

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the public highway

Address :- Bridge Street, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 1BQ
Grid Ref :- SE 20122 45861
Co-ordinates :- Lat 53.908519 , Long -1.695192
Local Authority :- Leeds Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - West Riding
Site Status :- Scheduled Ancient Monument SAM
Historic England List No - 1005800,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- possibly 1228 -
Record Date :- 16 March 2016

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