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Armathwaite Bridge

Free admission

Armathwaite Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Benchmark on Armathwaite Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 3020139

Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Armathwaite Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1327027). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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Heritage listing

Details The asset was previously listed twice also under List entry 1210459. This entry was removed from the List on 14 December 2016. NY 50700 46030 NY 54 NW 3/4 AINSTABLE ARMATHWAITE Armathwaite Bridge II Road bridge. Originally C18, inscribed on central parapet stone CUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL/ARMATHWAITE BRIDGE/WIDENED & REBUILT 1907 & 1908/FREDERICK PONSONBY JOHNSON ESQ C.C. HIGH SHERRIFF, D.L./CHAIRMAN OF THE HIGHWAYS & BRIDGE COMMITTEE. Hammer dressed red sandstone. 3 round arches on 2 splayed cut-waters, double width. Joint under arches indicate bridge was built in two sections. Listing NGR: NY 50723 46032 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 73431 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Armathwaite Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.

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Coordinates
54.8068, -2.7684
Parish
Hesket
Postcode
CA4 9PB
Parliamentary constituency
Penrith and Solway

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Armathwaite Bridge?
Armathwaite Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA4 9PB), in the parish of Hesket.
Is Armathwaite Bridge a listed building?
Armathwaite Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Armathwaite Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Armathwaite Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Armathwaite Bridge?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CA4 9PB. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.