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Doctor Bridge, Eskdale


Doctor Bridge is a stone road bridge over the River Esk in Eskdale. It was originally a packhorse bridge built in the 17th century. It's name relates to the bridge being widened in 1734 for Edward Tyson, a surgeon, to take his trap. Doctor bridge is Grade II listed on the National Heritage List for England.
Eskdale River Esk ('the Cumbrian Esk') Historic Buildings and Monuments in Eskdale Civil Parish Bridges
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Doctor's Bridge - Eskdale Photo Postcard c1950s
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Doctor Bridge over the River Esk
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Doctor Bridge, Eskdale, Cumbria
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DOCTOR BRIDGE - Eskdale - List Entry
- "Packhorse bridge, now road bridge. Probably C17, widened in 1734 for Edward Tyson, surgeon, to take his trap. Snecked rubble. Single segmental arch spanning c30 ft. Roadway c9 ft wide …
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List number: 1336032
List grade: 2
County: Cumbria
Grid ref: NY1894500735

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