History of Buck Mill Bridge | Bradford Telegraph and Argus
Local historian Norman A Alvin traces the history of Thackley's historic Buck Mill Bridge, which contractors have just finished repairing: There has been a crossing point of the River Aire near the site of Buck Mill from at least Medieval times. A trackway mentioned in a 1393 court case came from Idle along the current Buck Lane and across the river Aire at the ford near Buck Mill. From there it was joined by another track from Guiseley, through Hollins Wood to Esholt then passing through Baildon by what is now Station Road and over the moors to Bingley. The shallow part of the riv...
Source: thetelegraphandargus.co.uk