Stone Bridge 1 On The Spring Canal – Skipton, UK - Arch Bridges on Waymarking.com

The Leeds Liverpool canal is 127.25 miles long and flows from the inland woollen town of Leeds to the coastal sea port of Liverpool, crossing the Pennines along the way. Lord Thanet of Skipton had a limestone quarry nearby here and so he paid for this short canal branch called Spring Canal or sometimes Lord Thanet’s Canal to connect to his quarry.

This bridge is a stone bridge with a single arch with of rusticated stone with voussoirs and arched parapet. It is a Grade II English Heritage listed building.

Although the English Heritage site states that the bridge was built around 1773 when the canal was first cut, a nearby information sign states that the reason it is known as New Bridge is that it was built to replace a wooden swing bridge. It indicates that it was actually built in 1835.

What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrians, motor vehicles and cyclists. What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: Spring Canal also known as Lord Thanet's Canal. Date constructed: 1835 Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes Name of road or trail the bridge services: Coach Street Location: Skipton, West Yorkshire Length of bridge: Not listed Height of bridge: Not listed

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