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Beggar's Bridge

Bridges in North YorkshireEgtonGlaisdaleGrade II* listed bridgesUse British English from June 2024
Beggar's Bridge over the River Esk geograph.org.uk 4568221
Beggar's Bridge over the River Esk geograph.org.uk 4568221

Beggar's Bridge is a packhorse bridge straddling the River Esk in Glaisdale, North Yorkshire, England. The bridge dates back to 1619 and was reputedly built by a former poor farm worker (Tom Ferris) who wanted to meet his love but could not due to the river being in flood. Having become rich working at sea, then becoming the mayor of Kingston upon Hull, Ferris built the bridge at that point when flooding prevented him crossing it years before. The structure is both a scheduled monument and a grade II* listed building.

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Beggar's Bridge
YO21 2QL , Egton
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