Ledgard Bridge
Ledgard Bridge | |
|---|---|
Grade II listed | |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | arch bridge |
| Material | Stone |
| No. of spans | 4 |
| Piers in water | 2 |
| History | |
| Opened | 1800 |
| Location | |
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Ledgard Bridge crosses the
Grade II listed structure.[1]
History
The first bridge to cross the River Calder in Mirfield was a wooden structure built in 1303.[2] This was replaced many times, one earlier stone bridge being named as Ledger Bridge on a 1773 map of the West Riding of Yorkshire.[3] The 1800 bridge survived the great flood of 20 September 1946 which caused much damage along the whole valley.[4]
See also
- List of crossings of the River Calder
- Listed buildings in Mirfield
References
- ^ Historic England. "LEDGARD BRIDGE (OVER RIVER CALDER) (1183989)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ^ "Mirfield Memories - Mirfield Town Trail". Retrieved 8 February 2010.
- ^ "Mirfield Second Look - 1773 map". Retrieved 8 February 2010.
- ^ "Mirfield Second Look - Ledgard Bridge". Retrieved 8 February 2010.