Lead Hall Farm Bridge - Saxton, UK
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dtrebilc
N 53° 49.486 W 001° 17.814
30U E 612100 N 5965370
This double arched stone bridge crosses a small stream and looks oversized for the size of the stream.
Waymark Code: WM142NT
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/02/2021
Views: 1
The bridge crosses Cock Beck, a small stream that in the past had a larger flow and was known as Cock River.
The track over the bridge shares access to Lead Hall Farm and a public bridleway that passes close to an old church. Both are close to the site of a small Medieval Manor House and the village of Lead that no longer exists.
The bridge is near to the site of two large Medieval battles where many men were killed in hand to hand fighting as they tries to cross the river. It was said that the river ran red with the amount of blood spilt in battle.
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Cock Beck, a small stream
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Unnamed farm track
Location:
Saxton, North Yorkshire
Length of bridge: Not listed
Height of bridge: Not listed
Date constructed: Not listed
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