Kildwick Bridge, Kildwick, North Yorkshire

This bridge was built in 1305-1313 for the monks of Bolton Abbey. It was widened in 1780. Then it was repaired and strengthened in the 19th century and in 1961. The bridge carried the main routeway for monks from Bolton Abbey, across the River Aire towards Lancashire. It is also one of the earliest documented medieval bridges.

Location

North Yorkshire Kildwick

Period

Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)

Tags

bridge road transport abbey monastery medieval (1066 - 1484)