Burnsall Bridge
Historical Environment Record No:
MYD34475
Parish:
Burnsall
OS Grid Reference:
Dale:
Description
Burnsall Bridge MYD34475 (c) YDNPA, 2023
The original stone bridge was built in 1609 thanks to a gift of money from local benefactor Sir William Craven who also paid for Burnsall Grammar School. In 1752 it was described as being “a good bridge and all paved”. It was restored or possibly rebuilt in 1884 following flood damage, It has three segmental arches with a smaller one to each side. Triangular section cutwaters rise into pedestrian retreats which are now very necessary since Burnsall is a popular destination on summer weekends and the bridge carries a lot of motor traffic.