Walter de Gray blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: In 1233 Walter de Gray, Archbishop of York, forgave the sins of those who contributed to the building of this bridge. The original was only 3.6 metres wide and humpbacked. Frequently repaired, it was widened and raised in 1826. The present bridge is the result

Walter de Gray was a significant medieval church leader, serving as Archbishop of York; he played a crucial role in the construction and spiritual endorsement of bridges, including the one mentioned, which facilitated important river crossings and trade routes.