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Wetherby Bridge is a medieval bridge crossing the River Wharfe at Wetherby in West Yorkshire. The structure dates from the 13th century and represents an important example of medieval bridge engineering in northern England. The bridge is constructed of stone and has historically served as a crucial crossing point on a major route through Yorkshire, facilitating trade and communication. Its designation as a heritage monument reflects its significance as a surviving example of medieval infrastructure and its role in the development of Wetherby as a market town.
Wetherby Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005798. View the official record →
Wetherby Bridge is a medieval bridge crossing the River Wharfe at Wetherby in West Yorkshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005798.
Wetherby 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 1005798.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Core part of Wetherby Castle, 240m north west of Wetherby Bridge (0.2 km), Dalton Parlours Roman villa and Iron Age settlement (3.4 km), Spofforth Castle magnates' residence (5.3 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Wetherby Bridge's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Wetherby Bridge stands on Zechstein Group, bedrock that formed in the Late Permian. The rock here is dolomitised limestone and dolomite.