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Wakefield Bridge, Yorkshire

Wakefield Bridge (aka Chantry Bridge) is a 14th-century bridge across the River Calder in Wakefield, Yorkshire, in the West Riding. The Chantry Chapel of St Mary lies on an island in the river, part way across the bridge. The bridge was widened twice in the 18th century. It is within the council area of Wakefield.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1273508.

Primary Name(s): Wakefield Bridge
Variant Name(s):  Chantry Bridge
Place Type: Historic Bridge
Historic County: Yorkshire
Division of County: West Riding
Lat, Long: 53.676594,-1.4896552
Grid Reference: SE 3381 2013
Council Area: Wakefield CA
Strategic Authority Area: West Yorkshire SA
Police Area: West Yorkshire PA
GBPN ID:  GBPN319848

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Wakefield_Bridge,_Yorkshire_319848