Mellor Packhorse Bridge - Marsden, UK
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dtrebilc
N 53° 36.099 W 001° 55.827
30U E 570774 N 5939733
This single span stone arch bridge was built as a pack horse bridge across the River Colne.
Waymark Code: WMVBVH
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/29/2017
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The village of Marsden is located in a steep valley in the Pennine Hills and pack horses were the main form of transport in earlier centuries.
The bridge is next to St. Bartholomew's church, although the present building was not there when the bridge was built an older chapel would have been there at the time but has since been demolished.
The bridge is a Historic England Grade II* listed Building. "C17 or C18. Slender single span arched packhorse bridge over River Colne. Coursed rubble with rounded copings. Narrow walkway with good setted surface."
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What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrians
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
The River Colne
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: No - now only carries pedestrians
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Unnamed pack horse route
Location:
Marsden, West Yorkshire
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
Date constructed: Not listed
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