Description and History of Site:-
Also known as Marske Bridge. A narrow bridge of three uneven arches over the River Swale. Triangular cutwaters. Very plain structure plain under arches and flush voussoirs. Coursed rubble, rather high walls/parapets above arches. Rebuilt in 1773 to the design of John Carr.
Further Reading and References:-YAHS - Hatcher Card Index. Research funded by the Yorkshire Arts Association 1972.
Hatcher, J. The industrial architecture of Yorkshire. Phillimore, 1985.
Jervoise, E. The ancient bridges of the north of England. Architectural Press, 1931; reprinted by E. P. Publishing, 1973, page 85.
The works in architecture of John Carr. York Georgian Society, 1973, p10.
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Key Words :- road bridge river
Address :- A 6108, Downholme, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 6AA
Grid Ref :- SE 11354 99176
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.387945 , Long -1.826669
Local Authority :- Richmondshire District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1131326,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1684 -
Record Date :- 16 May 2015
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © YAHS Archive
Grid Ref :- SE 11354 99176
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.387945 , Long -1.826669
Local Authority :- Richmondshire District Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Listed - Grade II
Historic England List No - 1131326,
Site Condition :- Operational site, in use for original purpose
Site Dates :- 1684 -
Record Date :- 16 May 2015
Copyright :- cc-by-nc-sa 4.0 © YAHS Archive