Historic bridges · North West England
Cocker Bridge
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Cocker 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
- Maryport · 10.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Cocker Bridge, the nearest railway station is Maryport, located 10 km away. The postcode for Cocker Bridge is CA13 9NG, which you can use for sat-nav coordinates. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Cocker Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1067800). 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 1. 5161 Cocker Bridge NY 1230 1/2 II 2. Rebuilt 1828. Spans River Cocker, near its junction with the Derwent, and carries the main street. Single segmental arch, 5 tall octagonal piers to iron railings on parapets. Listing NGR: NY1223630721 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 71649 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
J.B. Banks and Son Ltd is a traditional ironmongery and hardware shop located in Cockermouth, offering a wide range of tools and household items. The shop also features a museum showcasing a collection of historical locks and tools, as well as memorabilia related to the shop's long history. Visitors can explore both the shop and the museum to learn about the heritage of the area.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cocker Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its architectural significance and contribution to the local heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6639, -3.3622
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Cockermouth
- Postcode
- CA13 9NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Phone
- +44 1900 822281
- Nearest railway station
- Maryport — 10 km
- Opening
- Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.jbbanks.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26320595 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cocker Bridge?
- Cocker Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA13 9NG), in the parish of Cockermouth.
- What is Cocker Bridge?
- Cocker Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cocker Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Maryport, about 10.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA13 9NG.
- Is Cocker Bridge a listed building?
- Cocker Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cocker Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Cocker Bridge is part of the River Derwent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Cocker Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Cocker Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cocker Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA13 9NG. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.