Historic bridges · North West England
Bannisdale Low Bridge
In or near Grayrigg.
Bannisdale Low Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Burneside · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Bannisdale Low Bridge is located in Westmorland and Furness, postcode LA8 9BF. The nearest railway station is Burneside, which is 6.6 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bannisdale Low Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1137606). 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 50 SW 3/48 FAWCETT FOREST A 6 Bannisdale Low Bridge G.V. II Bridge over Bannisdale Beck. 1820s. Stone rubble with dressed coping. Round arch with flanking piers, band over and coped parapet. Abutments on west side curve forwards. Roadway approx. 9m wide. On route of Heron Syke to Eamont bridge turnpike road established in 1820s, replacing old route over Bannisdale High Bridge (q.v.). Listing NGR: NY5426801116 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 75627 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bannisdale Low Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North-West England. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4034, -2.7061
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Selside and Fawcett Forest
- Postcode
- LA8 9BF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Burneside — 6.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26430808 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bannisdale Low Bridge?
- Bannisdale Low Bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA8 9BF), in the parish of Selside and Fawcett Forest.
- What is Bannisdale Low Bridge?
- Bannisdale Low Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bannisdale Low Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Burneside, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA8 9BF.
- Is Bannisdale Low Bridge a listed building?
- Bannisdale Low Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bannisdale Low Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Bannisdale Low Bridge is part of the River Kent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bannisdale Low Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Bannisdale Low Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bannisdale Low Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Burneside, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA8 9BF.