New Bridge - Thirsk, UK
Posted by: dtrebilc
N 54° 13.975 W 001° 20.365
30U E 608237 N 6010709
This triple arch stone road bridge carries Finkle Street over Cod Beck at the southern end of Thirsk.
Waymark Code: WM16ZA7
Location: Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 11/05/2022
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The bridge is a Historic England Grade II Listed Building.
"Bridge. 1799. Ashlar, indications of rustication but rather worn. 3 arches. Chamfered cut-waters. Band. Coped parapet. Cylindrical domed piers. Parapet extends on north-east side almost as far as No 21 Finkle Street."
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An older bridge at this site was washed away in severe floods in 1754, hence the name of New Bridge after it was rebuilt.