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Ulshaw Bridge

England
List entry 1021078
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ulshaw Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Yorkshire, England, that crosses a tributary watercourse in the Pennine landscape. The structure dates to the medieval period and exemplifies the stone bridge construction typical of northern English crossings built to facilitate trade and communication across difficult terrain. The bridge survives as a modest but substantial work of medieval engineering, retaining its original arched stonework and demonstrating the building techniques employed in the region during the medieval centuries. Such bridges were essential infrastructure for rural Yorkshire, enabling passage over watercourses whilst showcasing the investment of local landholders or monastic institutions in maintaining communication networks across the upland areas.

Ulshaw Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021078. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ulshaw Bridge?

Ulshaw Bridge is a medieval stone bridge located in Yorkshire, England, that crosses a tributary watercourse in the Pennine landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021078.

Who is responsible for protecting Ulshaw Bridge?

Ulshaw 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 1021078.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ulshaw Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Middleham market cross (1.8 km), Middleham Castle: twelfth century tower, keep, castle and fourteenth century concentric castle. (1.9 km), The Swine Cross (2 km).

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