Morton Bridge
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Morton Bridge
Image: © Gordon Hatton Taken: 11 Aug 2018
A fine stone bridge of four arches across the River Swale to the west of Morton on Swale. The bridge is attributed to John Carr, who at the end of the 18thC was bridgemaster for the North Riding of Yorkshire and was responsible for the construction and improvement of many bridges in the county, at least 60 of which are still in use, many taking the strain of heavy traffic. Carr is perhaps better known for designing Harewood House near Leeds, The Crescent in Buxton, and many of the finest town houses in York. He spent much of his life in Yorkshire and died on his estate near York in 1807.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.320614
Longitude
-1.5117