Otley Bridge - Otley, UK
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dtrebilc
N 53° 54.520 W 001° 41.717
30U E 585708 N 5974148
This 7 arch stone bridge carries the B6451 over the River Wharfe and connects the north and south side of Otley.
Waymark Code: WM16PX7
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/13/2022
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The eastern part of the bridge dates back to 1228, when the Archbishop of York, titular Lord of the Manor of Otley, had it built to provide a more direct route to York.
During 1775-6 the bridge was widened on the western side and then in 1957 congestion due to increased traffic volumes a concrete cantilevered pedestrian walkway was added to the western side.
A further increase of the volume of both pedestrian traffic and cyclists led to an announcement in 2001 that a project has been started to look at ways that the 1957 crossing can be improved especially as it is nearing the end of its working life.
The bridge is believed to be one of the oldest in the country and is a Scheduled Ancient Monument.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Otley, yorkshire
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: B6451
Water or other terrain spanned: River Wharfe
Construction Date: 1228
Architect/Builder: Not listed
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