Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Askham Bridge
Askham 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
Askham Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1145321). 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 52 SW LOWTHER ASKHAM 12/125 Askham Bridge II Road bridge. Dated on parapet stone and inscribed ON SEPTEMBER XVII MDCCCXCVII THIS STONE WAS LAID BY THE COUNTESS OF LONSDALE. Pink sandstone ashlar. Single-span segmental arch with recessed voussoirs, string course and solid parapets with chamfered coping. The abutments have stepped buttresses to support 4 rectangular pedestrian refuges. This lies partly in Askham C.P. Listing NGR: NY5184823910 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 74333 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Askham Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6080, -2.7471
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Askham
- Postcode
- CA10 2PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Official site
- www.askhamhall.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26438462 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Askham Bridge?
- Askham Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 2PD), in the parish of Askham.
- Is Askham Bridge a listed building?
- Askham Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Askham Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Askham Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Askham Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 2PD. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.