Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTurn Bridge, Quay Street

Turn Bridge, Quay Street

England
List entry 1005793
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Turn Bridge is a stone bridge located on Quay Street in Yorkshire, England. The bridge dates from the medieval period and reflects the importance of river crossing infrastructure to Yorkshire's settlement patterns and commerce. Constructed in stone, the structure demonstrates the building techniques typical of its era, with its design serving both practical and symbolic functions within the urban or rural landscape it traverses. The bridge's listing as an ancient monument recognises its historical and architectural value as a surviving example of medieval bridge construction in the region.

Turn Bridge, Quay Street is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005793. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Turn Bridge, Quay Street?

Turn Bridge is a stone bridge located on Quay Street in Yorkshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005793.

Who is responsible for protecting Turn Bridge, Quay Street?

Turn Bridge, Quay Street 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 1005793.

What other scheduled monuments are near Turn Bridge, Quay Street?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Netherhall barn (1.7 km), Castle Hill: slight univallate hillfort, small multivallate hillfort, motte and bailey castle and deserted village (2.8 km), Grimscar Roman tilery (2.9 km).

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