Eller Beck Arch Bridge – Skipton, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
N 53° 57.808 W 002° 01.040
30U E 564468 N 5979903
This stone arch bridge carries Raikes road over Eller Beck.
Waymark Code: WMMKMK
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/04/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Sir Lose-a-lot
Views: 1

This bridge is a stone bridge with a single segmental arch and voussoirs. It is a Grade II English Heritage listed building.

The listing indicates that it was rebuilt in the 19th Century and indeed if you look under the arch whilst standing next to Eller Beck it is possible to see a join where the bridge has been modified and widened.

Eller Beck is a small stream that runs close and parallel with Springs Canal.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Skipton, West Yorkshire

Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Raikes Road

Water or other terrain spanned: Eller Beck, a small stream.

Architect/Builder: Not listed

Construction Date: Not listed

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