Historic bridges · North West England
Bens Bridge (East Paradise)
Bens Bridge (East Paradise) — 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
- Dent · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bens Bridge (East Paradise), the nearest railway station is Dent, located 2.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LA10 5PH, and entry is free.
About
Bens Bridge (East Paradise) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1384011). 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 GARSDALE SD78NE HAWES ROAD 162-1/12/218 (North side) 14/06/84 Ben's Bridge (East Paradise) GV II Packhorse bridge over Clough River. Probably C17, rebuilt after flood in 1895. Large snecked sandstone rubble. Wide segmental arch with rubble voussoirs, stone slate band, narrow humped deck protected by parapets with triangular coping stones. Soffit of arch reported to be cracked at time of survey (October 1994). Listing NGR: SD7517989730 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 484443 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bens Bridge, located in North-West England, is a Grade II listed bridge. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3026, -2.3829
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Garsdale
- Postcode
- LA10 5PH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Dent — 2.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26663855 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bens Bridge (East Paradise)?
- Bens Bridge (East Paradise) is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA10 5PH), in the parish of Garsdale.
- What is Bens Bridge (East Paradise)?
- Bens Bridge (East Paradise) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bens Bridge (East Paradise)?
- The nearest railway station is Dent, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA10 5PH.
- Is Bens Bridge (East Paradise) a listed building?
- Bens Bridge (East Paradise) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bens Bridge (East Paradise) free to visit?
- Yes, Bens Bridge (East Paradise) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bens Bridge (East Paradise)?
- The nearest railway station is Dent, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA10 5PH.