Catterick Bridge

Settlement 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 is a village located in the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire, England. Situated on the banks of the River Swale, it is known for its historic bridge that spans the river, connecting the village to the neighboring Catterick Garrison. The village is part of the larger civil parish of Catterick, which also includes nearby Catterick Racecourse.

Catterick Bridge has a rich history dating back to Roman times when it was an important crossing point on the road between York and Carlisle. The village's name is derived from the Old English words "catu" and "ric," meaning "place by the river where wild cats are caught."

Today, Catterick Bridge is primarily a residential area with a small population. It offers a peaceful setting with beautiful countryside surroundings, attracting those seeking a quieter lifestyle. The village is well-served by amenities, including a primary school, a pub, and a few local shops. Additionally, Catterick Bridge is conveniently located near the bustling market town of Richmond, which provides a wider range of facilities and services.

The area around Catterick Bridge is renowned for its natural beauty, with picturesque landscapes and scenic walks along the river. It is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The nearby Catterick Racecourse also draws visitors, hosting regular horse racing events throughout the year.

Overall, Catterick Bridge is a charming village with a fascinating history and stunning surroundings, making it an appealing place to live or visit in Yorkshire.

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Catterick Bridge Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 54.391228/-1.6524967 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

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