Ashness Bridge.
Ashness Bridge is Grade II listed “packhorse bridge” that passes over the fast running Barrow Beck. The bridge dates from the 18th century when many good were transported on the back of horses. The parapet was added in the 19th century and it was widened to allow cars to cross in the 20th century. It is built from slate rubble and is a narrow, single span (one horse wide), hump back bridge. The parapet is kept deliberately low to avoid it interfering with the panniers that the packhorse carried on their flanks.
This photo was taken at Easter 2019.
Ashness Bridge.
Ashness Bridge is Grade II listed “packhorse bridge” that passes over the fast running Barrow Beck. The bridge dates from the 18th century when many good were transported on the back of horses. The parapet was added in the 19th century and it was widened to allow cars to cross in the 20th century. It is built from slate rubble and is a narrow, single span (one horse wide), hump back bridge. The parapet is kept deliberately low to avoid it interfering with the panniers that the packhorse carried on their flanks.
This photo was taken at Easter 2019.