Historic bridges · North West England
Bridge Over Mill Beck And Attached Gateway At Abbey Vale
In or near Swarthmoor.
Bridge Over Mill Beck And Attached Gateway At Abbey Vale — 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
- Dalton · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge Over Mill Beck And Attached Gateway At Abbey Vale, the nearest railway station is Dalton, located 2.2 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is LA13 0PJ.
About
Bridge Over Mill Beck And Attached Gateway At Abbey Vale is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1197905). 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 This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 19/02/2015 SD27SW 708-1/4/2 BARROW IN FURNESS, ABBEY APPROACH (East side (off)), Bridge over Mill Beck and attached gateway at Abbey Vale (Formerly listed as Bridge over Mill Beck and attached gateway at Abbey Dale) GV II Bridge and attached gateway. c1873 gateway; the bridge probably earlier C19. Red sandstone rubble; wrought-iron gates. The bridge has a single-span round arch of dressed voussoirs; parapet walls splay and terminate in simple end piers except at link with the embankment wall to Abbey Vale (qv); chamfered ashlar copings. Gateway: double gates set across the bridge carriageway have spiked dog bars with cross bracing and curved top rails with barbed finials. Iron posts with matching finials; radial side panels overhang bridge parapet. Included for group value. Listing NGR: SD2185471975 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 388370 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Furness Abbey is a historic site featuring the impressive ruins of a once wealthy Cistercian monastery founded in the 12th century. Visitors can explore the red sandstone structures, including the great church and chapter house, and view exhibitions showcasing artifacts like effigies and a rare 12th-century crozier.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Duddon Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
- Ramsar wetland: Duddon Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge Over Mill Beck and Attached Gateway at Abbey Vale is a Grade II listed bridge located in Barrow, North-West England. This structure serves as a notable example of historical engineering within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1377, -3.1976
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Barrow
- Postcode
- LA13 0PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Nearest railway station
- Dalton — 2.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26492350 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over Mill Beck And Attached Gateway At Abbey Vale?
- Bridge Over Mill Beck And Attached Gateway At Abbey Vale is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA13 0PJ), in the parish of Barrow.
- What is Bridge Over Mill Beck And Attached Gateway At Abbey Vale?
- Bridge Over Mill Beck And Attached Gateway At Abbey Vale — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Over Mill Beck And Attached Gateway At Abbey Vale?
- The nearest railway station is Dalton, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA13 0PJ.
- Is Bridge Over Mill Beck And Attached Gateway At Abbey Vale a listed building?
- Bridge Over Mill Beck And Attached Gateway At Abbey Vale is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over Mill Beck And Attached Gateway At Abbey Vale a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge Over Mill Beck And Attached Gateway At Abbey Vale is part of the Duddon Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- Is Bridge Over Mill Beck And Attached Gateway At Abbey Vale free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over Mill Beck And Attached Gateway At Abbey Vale is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over Mill Beck And Attached Gateway At Abbey Vale?
- The nearest railway station is Dalton, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA13 0PJ.