Elland Road Bridge, Ripponden.
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Elland Road Bridge, Ripponden.
Image: © Humphrey Bolton Taken: 20 Aug 2006
This Grade II listed bridge over the River Ryburn was built in 1772 as part of a turnpike road. It was widened and altered in the mid-19C. It valso has two smaller land arches on the eastern side, giving access to cottages. The river is the boundary between Barkisland and Soyland townships. These became Urban Districts, and were merged as Ripponden UDC in 1937.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.673756
Longitude
-1.940928