Historic bridges · North West England
Barley Bridge Over The River Kent
In or near Staveley.
Barley Bridge Over The River Kent — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Andy Waddington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Staveley · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Barley Bridge Over The River Kent, the nearest railway station is Staveley, located 0.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LA8 9PQ, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Barley Bridge Over The River Kent is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1336082). 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 SD 49 NE OVER STAVELEY Staveley 6/28 Barley Bridge over 12/2/62 the River Kent G.V. II Bridge. Date uncertain. Possibly C17. North side partly rebuilt during C20: in keeping. Slate rubble. Approximately 8' wide. 2 segmental arches; cutwaters to central pier; pedestrian refuge over Northern cutwater. References: RCHM p.219; Jervoise p.124. Listing NGR: SD4702798722 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 76489 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Barley Bridge Over The River Kent is a scenic bridge located in Staveley, Kendal, Cumbria. It offers picturesque views of the River Kent and serves as a charming spot for visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
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
Barley Bridge Over The River Kent is a Grade II listed bridge located in North-West England. Its designation highlights its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3812, -2.8171
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Over Staveley
- Postcode
- LA8 9PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Staveley — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.staveleyroundhouse.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26620608 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barley Bridge Over The River Kent?
- Barley Bridge Over The River Kent is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA8 9PQ), in the parish of Over Staveley.
- What is Barley Bridge Over The River Kent?
- Barley Bridge Over The River Kent — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barley Bridge Over The River Kent?
- The nearest railway station is Staveley, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA8 9PQ.
- Is Barley Bridge Over The River Kent a listed building?
- Barley Bridge Over The River Kent is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Barley Bridge Over The River Kent a protected site?
- Yes — Barley Bridge Over The River Kent 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 Barley Bridge Over The River Kent free to visit?
- Yes, Barley Bridge Over The River Kent is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barley Bridge Over The River Kent?
- The nearest railway station is Staveley, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA8 9PQ.