Duck Bridge North Yorkshire Moors England.
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member fellsmanhiker
N 54° 27.601 W 000° 53.525
30U E 636635 N 6036750
Duck Bridge spans the river Esk,and was not built to allow ducks to cross as the name may suggest,but may be named after a George Duke who funded repairs,or it may just be a corruption of Duke.
Waymark Code: WM3FK5
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/30/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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Duck Bridge is an ancient late 14th.century packhorse bridge,the bridge was closed to vehicle traffic some years ago,and now is only used by pedestrians.
The bridge bears the coat of arms of the Nevilles,who succeeded to Danby in 1380,the medieval bridge was restored in 1717.
The bridge is regarded by many to be one of the most original and best preserved of it's kind.
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Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Danby,North Yorks Moors England

Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Castle lane Danby

Water or other terrain spanned: The river Esk.

Construction Date: late 14th.century.

Architect/Builder: Not listed
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