Thorp Arch Bridge - Boston Spa, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
N 53° 54.360 W 001° 20.652
30U E 608776 N 5974334
This blue plaque tells the history of this bridge that crosses the River Wharfe.
Waymark Code: WM14E59
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/21/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
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The plaque is on the side of the bridge next to the side of arch that crosses a public footpath alongside the river Wharfe.
Thorp Arch Bridge

 This five arch bridge spanning the River
Wharfe was built in 1770 (replacing the
ancient ford, still visible just downstream)
to connect Thorp Arch to Boston Spa and
the important turnpike road (opened
in 1753) between Tadcaster
and Harewood.

The bridge is Grade II Listed
Although this bridge was built for the benefit of Thorp Arch there is only a public footpath alongside the river on the Boston Spa side and so the Blue Plaque is also on that side.
Blue Plaque managing agency: Boston Spa Archaeology & Heritage Group

Individual Recognized: Thorp Arch Bridge

Physical Address:
Thorp Arch Bridge
Riverside footpath
Boston Spa, Yorkshire United Kingdom

Web Address: [Web Link]
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