Where is Armathwaite Bridge?

Armathwaite Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA4 9PB), in the parish of Hesket.

How do I get to Armathwaite Bridge?

The nearest railway station is Armathwaite, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA4 9PB.

Is Armathwaite Bridge a listed building?

Armathwaite Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Armathwaite Bridge a protected site?

Yes — Armathwaite Bridge is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Is Armathwaite Bridge free to visit?

Yes, Armathwaite Bridge is free to enter.

How do I get to Armathwaite Bridge?

The nearest railway station is Armathwaite, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA4 9PB.

Historic bridges · North West England

Armathwaite Bridge

In or near Ainstable.

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
Nearest railway station: Armathwaite · 0.4 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Armathwaite Bridge, the nearest railway station is Armathwaite, located 0.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is CA4 9PB. Entry to the bridge is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

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.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data 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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 54.8068, -2.7684
District: Westmorland and Furness
Parish: Hesket
Postcode: CA4 9PB
Parliamentary constituency: Penrith and Solway
Nearest railway station: Armathwaite — 0.4 km

Sources

wikidata: Q26505508 (CC0)

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