Chantry Bridge

Chantry Bridge, sometimes known as Wakefield Bridge, is a mediaeval bridge in the city of , in , in England. In the early 14th century, there was a timber bridge over the River Calder in Wakefield, with Kirkgate connecting the bridge to the town centre.
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  • Type: Bridge
  • Description: Grade I listed bridge in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England
  • Also known as: “Chantry Bridge, Wakefield”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include The Hepworth Wakefield and Chantry Chapel of St Mary the Virgin.

Art gallery
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is an art museum in , , England, which opened on 21 May 2011. The gallery is situated on the south side of the River Calder and takes its name from artist and sculptor Barbara Hepworth who was born and educated in the city. is situated 390 feet southwest of Chantry Bridge.

Church
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The is a chantry chapel in , , England, and is designated a Grade I Listed building by Historic England.

Railway station
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Wakefield Kirkgate is one of two railway stations in , , England. Unlike nearby , Kirkgate is unstaffed. It is managed by Northern Trains, but also served by Grand Central and TransPennine Express. is situated 750 feet north of Chantry Bridge.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wakefield and Agbrigg.

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is a city in , 12 miles south of Leeds. Its chief attractions are the Hepworth Gallery and the National Mining Museum for England.

Suburb
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is a suburb of the city of , , England.

Suburb
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or Sandal is a suburb of , , England with a population in 2001 of 5,432. An ancient settlement, it is the site of and is mentioned in the Domesday Book.

Chantry Bridge

Latitude
53.67656° or 53° 40′ 36″ north
Longitude
-1.48968° or 1° 29′ 23″ west
Open location code
9C5WMGG6+J4
Open­Street­Map ID
way 862399526
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­bridge
Wiki­data ID
Q17528208
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Turkish—“Chantry Bridge” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Wakefield Bridge”
  • Turkish: “Chantry Köprüsü”

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include The Hepworth Wakefield Garden and Utopia Active.

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