Stokesley Packhorse Bridge

Stokesley Packhorse Bridge is a historic structure in Stokesley, a town in North Yorkshire, in England.

Repairs to a bridge in Stokesley were ordered in 1648, and this may be the first reference to the packhorse bridge.[1] The current bridge, across the River Leven, may date from the 17th century, or may be early 18th century.[2] In 1859, Thomas Whellan described it as "an ancient bridge" and noted it was steep.[3] It has been grade II listed since 1966.[2]

It is a narrow stone bridge, consisting of a single round arch with voussoirs and a hood mould. The parapets are high, and the ends are slightly splayed with piers.[2] The arch spans 12 yards (11 m), and the bridge is 5 feet (1.5 m) wide.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Page, William (1923). A History of the County of York North Riding: Volume 2. London: Victoria County History. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  2. ^ a b c Historic England. "Packhorse Bridge, Stokesley (1150225)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
  3. ^ Chrystal, Paul; Sunderland, Mark (2010). North York Moors Through Time. Amberley Publishing. ISBN 9781445629728.
  4. ^ Jervoise, Edwyn (1931). The Ancient Bridges of the North of England. Architectural Press.

54°28′09″N 1°11′34″W / 54.46924°N 1.19282°W / 54.46924; -1.19282

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