Scheduled MonumentsEnglandKildwick Bridge

Kildwick Bridge

England
List entry 1004914
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Kildwick Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in North Yorkshire, crossing the River Aire near the village of Kildwick. The bridge dates from the fourteenth century and represents an important example of medieval bridge construction in the Yorkshire Pennines. It is built of stone with a single arch and originally served as a key crossing point on local transport routes through the valley. The structure demonstrates the durable masonry techniques characteristic of medieval bridge engineering, though it has undergone repair and modification during subsequent centuries.

Kildwick Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004914. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Kildwick Bridge?

Kildwick Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in North Yorkshire, crossing the River Aire near the village of Kildwick. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004914.

Who is responsible for protecting Kildwick Bridge?

Kildwick 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 1004914.

What other scheduled monuments are near Kildwick Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Black Hill round cairn (1.8 km), Long barrow and superimposed round cairn on Black Hill (1.9 km), Ore hearth smeltmill and wood drying kiln in Lumb Clough Wood, 350m south east of Bank Foot (2.8 km).

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