Sculcoates Bridge
From Graces Guide
Sculcoates Bridge, Kingston-Upon-Hull.
Also known as Chapman Street Bridge, an iron swing bridge carrying Chapman Street over the River Hull. Opened on 9th January 1875.
Designed by J. Fox Sharpe. Ironwork by the Bridge and Roofing Co of Darlaston. Masonry by Simpson and Malone of Hull.
Described in 'The Engineer' in 1875[1]
The bridge remains in use, at least as a footbridge.
Historic England listing here.
See here for more information and excellent illustrations [2]. This shows that the bridge was originally turned by hand, but was modified c.1937 for electric motor operation.
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