Difference between revisions of "Wharton Bridge"
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| − | '''Wharton Bridge''' is a narrow, single-arched humpback packhorse bridge over the [[River Ive]] in [[Cumberland]], joining [[Ivegill]] with [[Skelton]]. Today it serves as a footbridge carrying a footpath between the two villages. | + | '''Wharton Bridge''' is a narrow, single-arched humpback packhorse bridge over the [[River Ive]] in [[Cumberland]], joining [[Ivegill]] with [[Skelton, Cumberland|Skelton]]. Today it serves as a footbridge carrying a footpath between the two villages. |
The bridge was built in the early eighteenth century, and it constructed of mixed sandstone rubble, with a solid, irregular rubble parapet. The bridge is a Grade II listed structure.<ref>{{NHLE|1326713|Wharton Bridge}}</ref> | The bridge was built in the early eighteenth century, and it constructed of mixed sandstone rubble, with a solid, irregular rubble parapet. The bridge is a Grade II listed structure.<ref>{{NHLE|1326713|Wharton Bridge}}</ref> | ||
Latest revision as of 12:39, 28 February 2021
| Wharton Bridge | |
| Cumberland | |
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 Wharton Bridge | |
| Location | |
| Type: | Packhorse bridge |
| Crossing: | River Ive |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | NY4166643062 |
| Location: | 54°46’45"N, 2°54’30"W |
| Structure | |
| Type: | Packhorse bridge |
| History | |
| Information | |
Wharton Bridge is a narrow, single-arched humpback packhorse bridge over the River Ive in Cumberland, joining Ivegill with Skelton. Today it serves as a footbridge carrying a footpath between the two villages.
The bridge was built in the early eighteenth century, and it constructed of mixed sandstone rubble, with a solid, irregular rubble parapet. The bridge is a Grade II listed structure.[1]
References
- ↑ National Heritage List 1326713: Wharton Bridge
