Historic bridges · North East England
Bridge House, Opposite Ford Bridge
In or near Helbeck.
Bridge House, Opposite Ford Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
Mike Rayner — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Warcop · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bridge House, Opposite Ford Bridge, the nearest railway station is Warcop, which is 4.3 km away. The postcode for navigation is CA17 4EN, and entry to the site is free.
About
Bridge House, Opposite Ford Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1326985). 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 7914 BROUGH CHURCH BROUGH 16/15 Bridge House, opposite Ford Bridge II House, late C18/early C19. Coursed, squared rubble with rusticated quoins. Graduated stone flag roof with stone end chimneys. Symmetrical; 2 storeys, 3 bays. Central glazed door in stone surround with moulded impost blocks and projecting keystone to semicircular head. Single sash to either side on each floor; narrower sash above door. All windows with glazing bars in stone surrounds. Buildings adjoining either end not included. Listing NGR: NY7939614137 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 73301 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Bridge House is a historical site located near Kirkby Stephen, featuring traditional pinfolds. Visitors can view these structures from the road, and some are accessible to wheelchair users and those with visual impairments.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge House, located opposite Ford Bridge in North-East England, is a Grade II listed building. This designation highlights its historical significance and architectural merit within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5221, -2.3198
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Brough
- Postcode
- CA17 4EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Warcop — 4.3 km
- Official site
- www.sheepfoldscumbria.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26612410 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge House, Opposite Ford Bridge?
- Bridge House, Opposite Ford Bridge is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA17 4EN), in the parish of Brough.
- What is Bridge House, Opposite Ford Bridge?
- Bridge House, Opposite Ford Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge House, Opposite Ford Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Warcop, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA17 4EN.
- Is Bridge House, Opposite Ford Bridge a listed building?
- Bridge House, Opposite Ford Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge House, Opposite Ford Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge House, Opposite Ford Bridge is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bridge House, Opposite Ford Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge House, Opposite Ford Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge House, Opposite Ford Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Warcop, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA17 4EN.