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Strensall New Bridge and Lock

Description and History of Site:-
In brick rounded arch with mean stone voussoirs in long and short formation. Stepped coping stones. Slightly projecting parapets.

This is the only remaining bridge of those built by the Foss Navigation Company


Further Reading and References:-
YAS - Hatcher Card Index. Research funded by the Yorkshire Arts Association 1972. see also The Industrial Architecture of Yorkshire Jane Hatcher 1985.
https://rchs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Foss-Navigation-Strensall-RFS-for-websitev2.pdf
https://www.riverfosssociety.co.uk/history-of-the-river-foss/


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Key Words :- bridge lock foss navigation

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from the public highway

Address :- Strensall, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 5WH
Grid Ref :- SE 62624 60572
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.037336 , Long -1.045281
Local Authority :- York City Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1173437,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Record Date :- 5 June 2015

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