Cattal Bridge

The Roman road later known as Rudgate, connecting Tadcaster and Aldborough, crossed the River Nidd at Cattal, though it is not known whether there was a bridge or a ford.

[1][2] A ford was in use in the Mediaeval period, being first recorded during the reign of Henry III of England.

The north arch and parapets have been extensively repaired, but it has never been strengthened, and so retains its original features better than most other bridges of similar date.

The bridge has triangular cutwaters, the piers rising to form refuges, and the parapet has flat coping.

[2][4] The bridge was made a scheduled monument in 1976,[2] and a Grade II listed building in 1985.