Bingley's Ireland Bridge is a Grade II* listed structure[1] and a historically significant crossing point over the River Aire in West Yorkshire, England.
[2] During renovations in 2010, engineers found unique stonemason marks carved into sections of the bridge that were previously inaccessible until the scaffolding went up around it.
The Brown Cow acquired the nickname of 'The Irish Inn'; this also led to the bridge being similarly named.
[8] Harry Speight in his book The Chronicles of Old Bingley suggests the name came about due to the crossing of the Aire being like going over the water to Ireland.
The works were originally due to take place in June 2009, but were postponed owing to the presence of rare Daubenton's bats roosting in the spans of the bridge.