Historic bridges · North West England
Brougham Castle Bridge
In or near Eamont Bridge.
Brougham Castle Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Brougham Castle Bridge is located in the Scottish Lowlands, with the nearest railway station being Penrith (North Lakes), which is 2.8 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair access is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is CA10 2AA.
About
Brougham Castle Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1145357). 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 The asset was previously listed twice also under List entry 1145132. This entry was removed from the List on 11 November 2016. NY 52 NW 9/9 BROUGHAM BROUGHAM Brougham Castle Bridge II Roadbridge. Dated on centre of parapet 1813. Red Penrith sandstone. 3 segmental arches with recessed voussoirs on rounded cutwaters. Solid chamfered parapet. A broad County Council bridge on the Penrith-Appleby turnpike. Built by an Act of 1811 for continuing the main Turnpike road direct through to Penrith instead of round by Lowther Bridge, south of Eamond Bridge. Extensively repaired in 1899. See J F Curwen, The Later Records of North Westmorland, 1932, p 287. Listing NGR: NY 53836 29098 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 74212 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Brougham Castle is a historic site near a former Roman fort, originally built in the early 13th century. Visitors can explore the castle's impressive structures, including the great keep and the unusual double gatehouse, and enjoy panoramic views from the top of the keep.
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
Brougham Castle Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It serves as a functional crossing point, notable for its historical significance and architectural merit. The bridge contributes to the area's heritage, enhancing the landscape around Brougham Castle.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6548, -2.7171
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Penrith
- Postcode
- CA10 2AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Established
- 1813
- Nearest railway station
- Penrith (North Lakes) — 2.8 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26438240 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brougham Castle Bridge?
- Brougham Castle Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 2AA), in the parish of Penrith.
- What is Brougham Castle Bridge?
- Brougham Castle Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Brougham Castle Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA10 2AA.
- When was Brougham Castle Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1813.
- Is Brougham Castle Bridge a listed building?
- Brougham Castle Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Brougham Castle Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Brougham Castle Bridge is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Brougham Castle Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Brougham Castle Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brougham Castle Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Penrith (North Lakes), about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 2AA.