Historic bridges · North West England
Cowgill Bridge
Cowgill Bridge — 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
- Dent · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Cowgill Bridge is located in Westmorland and Furness, with the nearest railway station being Dent, approximately 1 km away. The postcode for navigation is LA10 5RJ, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Cowgill 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 1383839). 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 DENT SD78NE DENTDALE 162-1/12/38 (North side) 16/03/54 Cowgill Bridge GV II Public road bridge over River Dee. Dated 1702 on north parapet. Coursed sandstone rubble with low-pitched parapet copings. Low segmental arch with rubble voussoirs and arch-bands; parapets splayed outwards at west end. The north parapet incorporates a square datestone inscribed: "THIS / BRIDG REPER / ED. AT THE / CHARGE OF THE / WEST RIDING / A.D.1702". Listing NGR: SD7562986936 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 484271 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cowgill Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North-West England. This structure is recognised for its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2775, -2.3758
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Dent
- Postcode
- LA10 5RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Dent — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26663689 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cowgill Bridge?
- Cowgill Bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA10 5RJ), in the parish of Dent.
- What is Cowgill Bridge?
- Cowgill Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cowgill Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Dent, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA10 5RJ.
- Is Cowgill Bridge a listed building?
- Cowgill Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cowgill Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Cowgill Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cowgill Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Dent, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA10 5RJ.