Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPackhorse bridge across Crook Gill, 530m south west of Mount Pleasant Farm

Packhorse bridge across Crook Gill, 530m south west of Mount Pleasant Farm

England
List entry 1021023
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Packhorse bridge across Crook Gill is a medieval or early modern bridge structure located in Yorkshire. The bridge exemplifies the type of modest stone construction typical of packhorse routes that traversed the upland regions of northern England, facilitating the transport of goods by pack animal across difficult terrain. Its position south west of Mount Pleasant Farm reflects the historical importance of through-routes connecting settlements and markets in the region. The bridge survives as a significant example of vernacular transport infrastructure from its period.

Packhorse bridge across Crook Gill, 530m south west of Mount Pleasant Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021023. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Packhorse bridge across Crook Gill, 530m south west of Mount Pleasant Farm?

Packhorse bridge across Crook Gill is a medieval or early modern bridge structure located in Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021023.

Who is responsible for protecting Packhorse bridge across Crook Gill, 530m south west of Mount Pleasant Farm?

Packhorse bridge across Crook Gill, 530m south west of Mount Pleasant Farm 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 1021023.

What other scheduled monuments are near Packhorse bridge across Crook Gill, 530m south west of Mount Pleasant Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval wayside cross (3 km), Shorn medieval boundary cross and bowl barrow (4.9 km), Tor Dike linear earthwork (5.6 km).

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