Packhorse Beggars Bridge (1619) over the River Esk at Glaisdale on the North York Moors

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Beggars Bridge is a single arch packhorse bridge crossing the River Esk at Glaisdale on the North York Moors. Built in 1619 by Tom Ferris, a wealthy merchant, with roughly coursed sandstone spanning over 15m. At the centre of the bridge parapet is a date stone, 1619, with the initials of Tom Ferris engraved in it. The bridge is Listed Grade II.

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Size: 5616px × 3744px
Location: Beggars Bridge, Glaisdale, North York Moors, Yorkshire, England, UK
Photo credit: © Keith Skingle / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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