Newgate Old Bridge
📍 Unit B2, Foldhead Mills, Newgate, Mirfield WF14 8DD, UK
About Newgate Old Bridge
Nestled near Mirfield, the Newgate Old Bridge stands as a poignant historical landmark, earning an exceptional 5/5 stars from visitors. These compelling remains are what's left of a narrow, crucial bridge that once allowed horses, dedicated to pulling barges, to cross the river and access the towpath on the opposite bank. Its presence speaks volumes about the region's rich industrial past and its connection to the waterways that shaped local commerce and daily life.
The bridge played a vital role in the canal system up until the 1940s, providing essential passage before its eventual removal around 1958. Visitors reflect on its historical significance, recalling its direct link to the nearby mills and the generations who lived and worked alongside these waterways. It offers a tangible connection to a bygone era, inviting contemplation of the lives and journeys that once depended on this very crossing.
Visiting Information
The Newgate Old Bridge is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, allowing visitors to explore this historical site at their convenience. Accessibility features and payment options are not specifically provided for this outdoor landmark.
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📍 Unit B2, Foldhead Mills, Newgate, Mirfield WF14 8DD, UK
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Remains of narrow bridge built to allow horses that pulled the barges (until the 1940's) to cross the river to the towpath on the opposite bank. Bridge was removed around 1958.
Like the other person who reviewed says, old bridge that used to go onto the Mills, my ancestor sadly passed away here