Scheduled MonumentsEnglandOtley Bridge

Otley Bridge

England
List entry 1005800
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Otley Bridge is a medieval stone bridge spanning the River Wharfe at Otley in West Yorkshire. The structure dates from the fourteenth century and represents a significant example of medieval bridge construction in the region. Built of ashlar stone with multiple arches, the bridge features characteristic medieval engineering with cutwaters designed to manage water flow and reduce structural pressure. The bridge has undergone repairs and modifications over subsequent centuries but retains its essential medieval form and remains an important crossing point in the town's topography and an evident survival of medieval civil engineering infrastructure.

Otley Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005800. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Otley Bridge?

Otley Bridge is a medieval stone bridge spanning the River Wharfe at Otley in West Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005800.

Who is responsible for protecting Otley Bridge?

Otley 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 1005800.

What other scheduled monuments are near Otley Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cup and ring marked rock 40m south east of Hillcourt, Rawdon (6.8 km), Prehistoric enclosure, carved rocks and orthostat wall, Buck Wood, 195m west of football ground (7.2 km), Cup and ring marked rock at Hoyle Court Drive, Charlestown (7.6 km).

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