Where is Bowston Bridge?

Bowston Bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA8 9HD), in the parish of Strickland Ketel.

How do I get to Bowston Bridge?

The nearest railway station is Burneside, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA8 9HD.

Is Bowston Bridge a listed building?

Bowston Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Bowston Bridge a protected site?

Yes — Bowston Bridge is part of the River Kent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Is Bowston Bridge free to visit?

Yes, Bowston Bridge is free to enter.

How do I get to Bowston Bridge?

The nearest railway station is Burneside, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA8 9HD.

Historic bridges · North West England

Bowston Bridge

In or near Staveley.

Free admission

Bowston Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

The Dales Way - geograph.org.uk - 3200723 — Ian S — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station: Burneside · 0.9 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

Bowston Bridge is located in Westmorland and Furness, with the nearest railway station being Burneside, approximately 0.9 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for navigation is LA8 9HD.

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Bowston 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 1289250). 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 STRICKLAND KETEL BOWSTON 5/37 Bowston Bridge 12.2.62 II Bridge, probably C17, later widened on North side. Roughly coursed rubble with protruding through stones, stone copings and voussoirs. 2 arches with central pier and cutwaters to both upstream and downstream sides. Landscape value. See also RCHM p.220. Listing NGR: SD4987096609 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 76420 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kent and Tributaries SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bowston Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North-West England. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 54.3625, -2.7730
District: Westmorland and Furness
Parish: Strickland Ketel
Postcode: LA8 9HD
Parliamentary constituency: Westmorland and Lonsdale
Nearest railway station: Burneside — 0.9 km

Sources

wikidata: Q26577577 (CC0)

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