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New Bridge is a stone bridge crossing the River Aire near Castleford in West Yorkshire, dating from the medieval period. The structure demonstrates the engineering practices of its era, with its arched design typical of medieval river crossings constructed to facilitate trade and communication across the Yorkshire landscape. The bridge forms part of the historic transport infrastructure that developed around Castleford's strategic location on the Aire, contributing to the town's significance as a crossing point between regions.
New Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1004899. View the official record →
New Bridge is a stone bridge crossing the River Aire near Castleford in West Yorkshire, dating from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1004899.
New 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 1004899.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup marked rock 42m west of gate near Dob Park Bridge, adjacent to track on south bank of River Washburn (10.2 km), Rock with cup marks enclosed by grooves at north east end of ridge, south of Snowden Beck in Ellers Wood, Dob Park, 420m north of Low Park (10.3 km), Rock with at least 30 cup marks and some grooves near north east end of ridge, south of Snowden Beck in Ellers Wood, Dob Park, 400m north of Low Park (10.3 km).
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