Stokesley Packhorse Bridge

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Stokesley Packhorse Bridge is a historic stone bridge in Stokesley, a town in North Yorkshire, England. The first records of repairs to a bridge in Stokesley appear in 1648, which may be the first mention of the Packhorse Bridge. The current bridge crosses the River Leven and may date from the 17th century or the early 18th century. In 1859, Thomas Whellan described it as “an ancient bridge” and noted that it was steep. It has been a Grade II listed building since 1966. The bridge is narrow and has a single round arch with voussoirs and a hood mould. The parapets are high, and the ends are slightly splayed with piers. The arch spans about 11 metres, and the bridge is about 1.5 metres wide.