Skeldergate Bridge

Skeldergate Bridge is located on the A1036 Inner Ring Road to the south of the city centre. It is located on the River Ouse, just upstream from the confluence with the River Foss. Originally designed to be a lifting bridge - the last time it was lifted was in 1975, the mechanism has been removed since then.

History

Skeldergate bridge was the third bridge across the Ouse at York, and was built after concerns were made of overcrowding on the other two bridges, Ouse Bridge and Lendal Bridge. Designed and built by Thomas Page, who also built Lendal Bridge, the design is of typical Victorian Gothic design. The parapets are made of stone, with iron used for the remainder. Ornate designs of stars and white roses adorn the structure.

There was a toll on the bridge until 1914.