Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Glasson Bridge
Glasson Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Glasson Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1137064). 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 NY 26 SE BOWNESS Glasson Bridge 3/32 Glasson Bridge II Bridge over canal, later railway bridge. 1819-23 for the Carlisle Canal; additions of 1853-4 for the Port Carlisle Dock and Railway Company. Squared and coursed red and calciferous sandstone; cast-iron parapet. Plinth with rounded corners was originally the supporting structure for a canal drawbridge. Increased in height to convert this to a railway bridge. Port Carlisle branch closed 1932. Listing NGR: NY2539360612 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 71910 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Glasson Bridge is a Grade II listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. This bridge is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9346, -3.1659
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Bowness
- Postcode
- CA7 5EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- wikidata: Q26430295 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glasson Bridge?
- Glasson Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 5EA), in the parish of Bowness.
- Is Glasson Bridge a listed building?
- Glasson Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Glasson Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Glasson Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Glasson Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 5EA. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.