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Stainforth Bridge
Packhorse bridge in North Yorkshire, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Stainforth Bridge, (also known as Stainforth packhorse bridge and Knight Stainforth bridge) is a 17th century, arched packhorse bridge over the River Ribble in Stainforth, North Yorkshire, England. The bridge was formerly on the main packhorse road between York and Lancaster, which has been superseded by later roads. It was in private ownership until the 1930s, when it was taken on by the National Trust. It is now a grade II listed structure and provides access to Stainforth Force, which is just below the bridge.
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Stainforth Bridge | |
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Coordinates | 54.100°N 2.280°W / 54.100; -2.280 |
OS grid reference | SD818672 |
Crosses | River Ribble |
Locale | Stainforth, North Yorkshire, England |
Other name(s) | Stainforth Packhorse Bridge Knight Stainforth Bridge |
Characteristics | |
Total length | 57 feet (17.4 m) |
Width | 7 feet 2 inches (2.18 m)[note 1] |
Height | 5.3 metres (17 ft)[note 2] |
No. of spans | 1 |
History | |
Opened | c. 1675 |
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