Doctor Bridge, Eskdale, Cumbria
N 54° 23.736 W 003° 14.993
30U E 483775 N 6027566
Doctor Bridge is the colloquial name given after Edward Tyson, local surgeon, had the bridge widened from a narrow packhorse bridge, so that his pony and trap could pass. Grade 2 listed structure.
Waymark Code: WMB464
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 04/03/2011
Views: 5
Doctor Bridge spans the river Esk at a natural narrowing outcrop of rock. Originally a narrow packhorse bridge, widened by Edward Tyson, surgeon, in 1734 for his carriage.
Doctor Bridge is made from local stone from the south of the valley.
Links
Grade 2 listing - Visit Link
Streetmap - Visit Link
Length of bridge: 9 metres
Height of bridge: 4 metres
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: farm vehicles, walkers, cyclists and horse riders
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
River Esk
Date constructed: 1734
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes still carries traffic
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Roman Way bridleway
Location:
Near Boot
Eskdale
Cumbria
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