Duck Bridge Danby,Yorkshire England.
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member fellsmanhiker
N 54° 27.601 W 000° 53.524
30U E 636636 N 6036750
Duck bridge was not built to allow ducks to cross the river Esk,but is a late 14th century pack horse bridge.
Waymark Code: WM3FK3
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/30/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member S5280ft
Views: 42

The bridge might be named after a George Duck who funded the repairs to the bridge or the name could just be a corruption of Duke's (bridge)
The historic bridge has been closed to traffic for a long while,traffic now crosses the river Esk here by means of a ford.
The bridge bears the coat of arms of the Nevilles,who succeeded to Danby in 1380.
The medieval bridge was restored in 1717.
Parking can be found quite close by at Danby lodge.
The bridge and the Esk here is a popular beauty spot,with walkers and riders stopping off here.
Link to bridge info.
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Link relating to the ford.
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What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Pedestrian,and horsesC

What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
The bridge spans The river Esk.


Date constructed: 1380

Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes

Name of road or trail the bridge services: Castle lane Danby.

Location:
Danby,North Yorkshire Moors England.


Length of bridge: Not listed

Height of bridge: Not listed

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