Scheduled MonumentsEnglandFerrybridge near Knottingley

Ferrybridge near Knottingley

England
List entry 1005799
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap contributors · Boundary data © Historic England (NHLE)

Overview

History & significance

Ferrybridge is a crossing point of the River Aire near Knottingley in West Yorkshire with medieval origins. The site has long served as an important ford and ferry location facilitating communication and trade across the river, with evidence of its use persisting through the medieval period and into the early modern era. The crossing remains historically significant as part of the regional transport network, though the physical remains of medieval structures at the site are limited. The designation reflects the archaeological importance of this longstanding river crossing within the landscape of medieval Yorkshire.

Ferrybridge near Knottingley is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005799. View the official record →

About this monument

Questions & answers

What is Ferrybridge near Knottingley?

Ferrybridge is a crossing point of the River Aire near Knottingley in West Yorkshire with medieval origins. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005799.

Who is responsible for protecting Ferrybridge near Knottingley?

Ferrybridge near Knottingley 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 1005799.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ferrybridge near Knottingley?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ferrybridge Henge, a prehistoric enclosure, and two round barrows (1 km), Boundary cross on the corner of Ferrybridge Road and Stumpcross Lane (1.8 km), St John's Priory (2.9 km).

Aubrey Research

Generate a full report for this location

Aubrey generates in-depth historical research for any address in the UK — drawing on scheduled monument data, Domesday records, Roman heritage, PAS finds and medieval history to reveal the complete story of a landscape.

Research the area around Ferrybridge near Knottingley