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Skeldergate Bridge in York, England

York’s third bridge over the River Ouse is the Skeldergate. The three-arch, Gothic Revival design was created by Thomas Page. After his death, the project was completed by his son George in 1881. Skeldergate Bridge is not high enough for the passage of tall ships. That function was performed by the small arch on the left until 1975. It swung open using a motor operated by the toll keeper. Notice the battlements on the two pilings. These were not needed for defense but reflect the bridge’s proximity to York Castle.

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Skeldergate Bridge in York, England

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