Scheduled MonumentsEnglandClose Gate Bridge

Close Gate Bridge

England
List entry 1005797
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Close Gate Bridge is a listed structure located in Yorkshire, England. The bridge dates from the medieval period and serves as evidence of historical communication and transport routes across the landscape. As a stone-built crossing, it reflects the engineering practices and construction methods typical of its era, with its fabric and form providing insights into medieval infrastructure development in the region. The monument's survival demonstrates the durability of medieval stonework and its continued importance to local topography and settlement patterns.

Close Gate Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005797. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Close Gate Bridge?

Close Gate Bridge is a listed structure located in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005797.

Who is responsible for protecting Close Gate Bridge?

Close Gate Bridge is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1005797.

What other scheduled monuments are near Close Gate Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castleshaw Roman forts, 250m west of Castle Shaw Farm (4 km), Oxygrains packhorse bridge, Rishworth (4.5 km), Meg Dike late prehistoric enclosed settlement (5.8 km).

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