Historic bridges · North West England
Backbarrow Bridge
Backbarrow Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Backbarrow Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1225413). 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 HAVERTHWAITE BACKBARROW SD 38 SE 10/76 Backbarrow Bridge 25.3.70 II Bridge over river Leven. C17 or C18, with later widening. Stone rubble with limestone coping. Segmental arch, slightly pointed to south, and straight parapet. Plaque to north side records flood level of 3rd November 1898. Listing NGR: SD3558684938 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 421785 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Backbarrow Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North-West England. It is recognised for its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2560, -2.9902
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Haverthwaite
- Postcode
- LA12 8PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Official site
- www.cliffhangerrooms.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26519513 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Backbarrow Bridge?
- Backbarrow Bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA12 8PX), in the parish of Haverthwaite.
- Is Backbarrow Bridge a listed building?
- Backbarrow Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Backbarrow Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Backbarrow Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Backbarrow Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA12 8PX. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.