Historic bridges · North West England
Askham Bridge
In or near Great Strickland.
Askham Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Askham Bridge, the nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), located 6.1 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CA10 2PD.
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.
Official information
Askham Hall is a historic family home in the Lake District, now serving as a restaurant with rooms. Visitors can enjoy fine dining at the Michelin-starred Allium restaurant, explore kitchen gardens, and relax in a cozy library or drawing room.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data 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.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6080, -2.7471
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Askham
- Postcode
- CA10 2PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 6.1 km
- 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.
- What is Askham Bridge?
- Askham Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Askham Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA10 2PD.
- Is Askham Bridge a listed building?
- Askham Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Askham Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Askham Bridge is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Askham Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Askham Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Askham Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 2PD.