Beckfoot Bridge
| Beckfoot Bridge | |
| Yorkshire | |
|---|---|
 Beckfoot Bridge and ford | |
| Location | |
| Type: | Packhorse bridge |
| Crossing: | Harden Beck |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | SE10513845 |
| Location: | 53°50’32"N, 1°50’30"W |
| Structure | |
| Type: | Packhorse bridge |
| History | |
| Information | |
Beckfoot Bridge (also known as the Packhorse Bridge) was historically a significant crossing point over Harden Beck in Bingley, in the West Riding of Yorkshire.[1]
Beckfoot Bridge was anciently the responsibility of Bingley Township, as Ireland and Cottingley bridges were built rebuilt in stone and afforded better links to the town.[2]
The bridge was constructed alongside the historical ford across the beck in 1723, replacing a previous wooden bridge. Two contractors were paid £10 to build the bridge and to maintain it and keep it in good order for seven years. It is wide enough for pedestrians or single file horses.
The bridge today is a Grade II listed structure.[3]
References
- ↑ "Beckfoot Bridge". http://structurae.net/structures/beckfoot-bridge.
- ↑ Dodd, E E (1958). Bingley - A Yorkshire Town Through Nine Centuries. Guiseley: MTD Rigg. p. 65. OCLC 654891698.
- ↑ National Heritage List 1199392: Beckfoot Bridge