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Oxygrains packhorse bridge is a stone bridge located near Rishworth in West Yorkshire, England. The bridge dates from the medieval or early post-medieval period and exemplifies the modest masonry structures built to facilitate packhorse trade routes across the Pennine landscape. The bridge retains its characteristic narrow arched span, designed to accommodate the passage of laden packhorses rather than wheeled vehicles, reflecting the transport infrastructure of moorland communities. Such bridges form an important part of the archaeological and historical evidence for medieval and early modern trade networks across northern England.
Oxygrains packhorse bridge, Rishworth is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005803. View the official record →
Oxygrains packhorse bridge is a stone bridge located near Rishworth in West Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005803.
Oxygrains packhorse bridge, Rishworth 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 1005803.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wayside cross located on Slate Pit Hill (2.9 km), Blackstone Edge Roman road See also GREATER MANCHESTER 5 (3.1 km), Blackstone Edge Roman road See also WEST YORKSHIRE 32 (3.1 km).
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