Key Words :- packhorse bridge river Esk

Viewing the Site :- Can be viewed from public highway

Address :- Off Castle Lane, Danby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2LN
Grid Ref :- NZ 71955 07739
Co-ordinates :- Lat 54.459944 , Long -0.891528
Local Authority :- Scarborough Borough Council
Pre 1974 County :- Yorkshire - North Riding
Site Status :- Scheduled Ancient Monument SAM
Historic England List No :- 1302337,
HER/SMR or Pastscapes Ref No :- 28800,
(Pastscapes has been superseded by Heritage Gateway)
Heritage Gateway Ref No :- 28800,
Site Condition :- Listed - Grade II*
Site Dates :- 1386 -

Description and History of Site :-
Duck Bridge. Masonry bridge over River Esk. Largely rebuilt 1717 by George Duck of Danby. Previously known as Danby Castle Bridge and thought to be as early as 1386. On the north parapet are the well-worn coat of arms of the Neville's, one time Lords of the Manor of Danby. A steeply hump-backed with large single round arch over R Esk. Span 12.8m width between parapets 2m. Alongside is a ford which is dry for normal river flows, as the water is directed through pipes in the concrete bed of the ford.

Further Reading and References :-
Jervoise, E. The ancient bridges of the north of England. Architectural Press, 1931; reprinted by E. P. Publishing, 1973.
Hinchliffe, E. A guide to the packhorse bridges of England. Cicerone, c1994, p69.

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