Historic bridges · North West England
Crofton Bridge
In or near Thursby.
Crofton 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
- Wigton · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Crofton Bridge, the nearest railway station is Wigton, located 5.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CA5 6PZ, and entry is free.
About
Crofton Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1144636). 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 34 NW THURSBY Crofton 12/53 Crofton Bridge II Road bridge. Early C19, probably built at the expense of the Brisco family of nearby Crofton Hall. Rusticated red sandstone ashlar. Single segmental arch with V-jointed voussoirs, channelled joints on upper structure with string course and pilasters; low parapet. By-passed by modern road in early 1960s. This bridge lies partly in Westward C.P. Listing NGR: NY3081049490 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 71931 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Crofton Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is recognised for its historical significance and architectural merit.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.8354, -3.0787
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Thursby
- Postcode
- CA5 6PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Wigton — 5.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26437653 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crofton Bridge?
- Crofton Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA5 6PZ), in the parish of Thursby.
- What is Crofton Bridge?
- Crofton Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Crofton Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA5 6PZ.
- Is Crofton Bridge a listed building?
- Crofton Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Crofton Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Crofton Bridge is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Crofton Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Crofton Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Crofton Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Wigton, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA5 6PZ.