Catterick Bridge

Heritage Site in Yorkshire Richmondshire

England

Catterick Bridge

Old milepost This milepost, just north of the River Swale bridge was dug out and repainted by Hilary Jones. It is one of the first generation of castings by Mattison&#039;s of Bedale made for the Highway Districts which set up posts before the County Councils. The hands were cast pointing the wrong way. New hands were fastened over the old ones or they were just painted indicating correctly. The hand to Piercebridge, current spelling, should point to the left. There is part of a broken replacement hand on the Catterick face. This is the only known survivor on this route with Piercebridge in Co. Durham just over the border which is the River Tees. — Old milepost Credit: Chris Minto

Catterick Bridge, located in the county of North Yorkshire, England, is a historic site known for its rich heritage and scenic beauty. Situated on the River Swale, it is a small village that has played a significant role in the region's history.

The area around Catterick Bridge has been inhabited since Roman times, and evidence of this can be seen in the remains of a Roman fort nearby. The village itself has a long history and was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. Over the centuries, it has been an important crossing point over the river, connecting the towns of Catterick and Richmond.

One of the main attractions of Catterick Bridge is its picturesque stone bridge, which dates back to the 18th century. The bridge is a Grade II listed structure and is a fine example of Georgian architecture. It spans across the River Swale and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

The village is also home to a number of charming historic buildings, including traditional stone cottages and an old coaching inn. These buildings add to the village's character and provide a glimpse into its past.

In addition to its historical significance, Catterick Bridge is surrounded by natural beauty. The surrounding countryside is dotted with rolling hills, lush green fields, and the tranquil River Swale. It is a popular spot for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and fishing.

Overall, Catterick Bridge is a delightful heritage site that combines historical charm with natural beauty. Its rich history, picturesque bridge, and stunning surroundings make it a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

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Catterick Bridge Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.3893/-1.6514 or Grid Reference SE2299. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old milepost

This milepost, just north of the River Swale bridge was dug out and repainted by Hilary Jones. It is one of the first generation of castings by Mattison's of Bedale made for the Highway Districts which set up posts before the County Councils. The hands were cast pointing the wrong way. New hands were fastened over the old ones or they were just painted indicating correctly. The hand to Piercebridge, current spelling, should point to the left. There is part of a broken replacement hand on the Catterick face. This is the only known survivor on this route with Piercebridge in Co. Durham just over the border which is the River Tees.

Chris Minto

Old milepost

See SE2299 : Milestone Catterick Bridge for a during renovation image, and SE2299 : Old milepost from a couple of years ago for an after one, that show significantly more of the post, that has as you can see when comparing, now almost been obscured again. Milestone Society National ID: YN_CTPC01

Nick W

Under the A1

The river Swale from underneath the recently widened bridge carrying the A1.

Peter Bainbridge

A Sculpture depicting Catterick's long association with the military

A modern sculpture depicting a Roman legionary along with a WW1 era and a modern day soldier.

Peter Bainbridge

Bridges across the Swale

In the foreground is the former rail bridge which used to carry the military railway to Catterick Camp which is now a footpath/cycleway. Visible under this bridge is Catterick bridge itself. Catterick bridge was once on the route of the A1, another little known fact is it also carried trains to and from the local gravel quarries. The railway embankment leading up to it can still be seen in the field opposite the Farmers Arms. The point where I was standing when I took the picture is close to where the Roman bridge carried Dere Street across the Swale.

Peter Bainbridge

RAF Scorton memorial plaque

The plaque is in commemoration of WWII Raf Scorton (See wiki link Link

) which is now located within Scorton Lakes wildlife reserve, the disused Tilcon gravel quarries.

Nick W

Catterick Bridge

The River Swale at Catterick Bridge with a little bit of extra water in it. Swale Bridge was built in 1915, as part of the Catterick Camp Military Railway, initially carrying a 2ft gauge construction line from the Richmond branch westwards to Catterick Camp. It was converted to standard gauge in 1916, and was run by the military until 1923 when it was handed over to the LNER. Passenger services to the Camp ended on 26th Oct 1964, freight continued for another 5 years. But by Oct 1970 the branch had been dismantled, and has left little trace of its existence except for the girder bridge over the Swale. For more information about the Catterick Military Railway and the Richmond branch line see Link

Martin Norman

Catterick

St Annes Church Catterick

Alison Stamp

Road and former railway bridge over the A1

The A6136 road crosses the A1 just west of Catterick Bridge. The former railway bridge carried the Catterick Military Railway (closed 1970), and must have seen but a few years service after the A1 bypass was constructed.

mark harrington

Coast to Coast Walk near Scorton

The Coast to Coast Walk here follows a broad grassy strip just south of the B6271

Oliver Dixon

The Swale at Brompton-on-Swale

The river is fast flowing around this stony bend just west of the village. Signs warn of the dangerous currents.

Colin Smith

Undercut Riverbank at Brompton-on-Swale.

The eastern bank at this river bend has the faster current, hence the steeper slope and the trees fallen into the Swale.

Colin Smith

Ash House, Catterick

This elegant old house stands just off the A6136 Catterick village to Catterick Garrison road.

Oliver Dixon

Village Green, Catterick Village

Old Catterick Village shown here, and the nearby Catterick Bridge (which has Roman antecedents) is a far cry from the 20th century Catterick Garrison (formerly Catterick Camp) 6km to the west. Link

Oliver Dixon