Historic bridges · North West England
Rawthey Bridge
Also known as: Sedbergh Viaduct
Rawthey Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Rawthey Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Also known as: Sedbergh Viaduct. Coordinates: 54.3123°, -2.5501°.
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Heritage listing
Details SEDBERGH SD79NW 162-1/3/307 14/06/84 CAUTLEY ROAD Rawthey Bridge II Public road bridge. 1822, rebuilt after partial destruction of C16 bridge by floods. Coursed sandstone rubble. High semicircular arch with rubble voussoirs arranged in a saw-toothed pattern, a slightly raised keystone, and in the west side a wide rectangular panel as if for a tablet but containing only a small carved mask. Curved and battered abutments, straight parapets with sandstone copings. Flat deck. Listing NGR: SD7133997872 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 484545 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rawthey Bridge, also known as Sedbergh Viaduct, is located in Sedbergh, North-West England. This bridge serves as a notable structure within the region. Its design and historical significance contribute to the local landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3123, -2.5501
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Sedbergh
- Postcode
- LA10 5HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
Sources
- osm: w615014850 (ODbL)
- commons: Former railway bridge over the River Rawthey near Sedbergh - geograph.org.uk - 517712.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rawthey Bridge?
- Rawthey Bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA10 5HN), in the parish of Sedbergh.
- Is Rawthey Bridge a listed building?
- Rawthey Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Rawthey Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Rawthey Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rawthey Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA10 5HN. It sits within the Morecambe and Lunesdale parliamentary constituency.