Normanton Bridge

Normanton Bridge is one of only two direct links between Normanton and Altofts following the construction of the railway in the 1840s, the other being the tunnel at the Pipin linking Altofts with Normanton Common.

History
The bridge was not originally considered when railway construction began, and traffic between Normanton and Altofts was limited to the tunnel at Normanton Common. However, due to its distance, people frequently crossed the railway lines instead. Following several deaths, pressure was put on the railway companies to construct the bridge as a more direct link.