Scheduled MonumentsEnglandRipponden (or Waterloo) Bridge

Ripponden (or Waterloo) Bridge

England
List entry 1005805
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ripponden Bridge is a stone arch bridge crossing the River Colden at Ripponden in West Yorkshire. The bridge dates from the 17th century and represents a typical example of vernacular bridge construction of that period, built to facilitate transport across the Colden valley. The structure comprises a single or multiple stone arches with characteristic masonry of its era, and it remains an important crossing point in the local landscape. The bridge is historically significant as evidence of early modern infrastructure development in the Pennine textile region of Yorkshire.

Ripponden (or Waterloo) Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005805. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ripponden (or Waterloo) Bridge?

Ripponden Bridge is a stone arch bridge crossing the River Colden at Ripponden in West Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005805.

Who is responsible for protecting Ripponden (or Waterloo) Bridge?

Ripponden (or Waterloo) 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 1005805.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ripponden (or Waterloo) Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow known as Beacon Hill (1.2 km), Cairnfield on Ringstone Edge Moor, 240m south west of Clay House (1.3 km), Ring cairn known as the Ring of Stones on Ringstone Edge Moor, 800m south of Upper Gosling Royd (1.6 km).

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