Historic bridges · North East England
Cupola Bridge, Over The River West Allen
In or near Bardon Mill.
Cupola Bridge, Over The River West Allen — 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
- Bardon Mill · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Cupola Bridge, Over The River West Allen, the nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, located 5.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is NE47 8JZ, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Cupola Bridge, Over The River West Allen is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1370236). 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 75 NE PLENMELLER WITH WHITFIELD A686 8/171 Cupola Bridge, over the River West Allen II Bridge, 1778. Squared stone. Three segmental arches, the central taller, with arch rings and double keystones, round-ended cutwaters topped by band. Band below parapet carried round small pilasters rising from the keystones of the arches. Parapets with sloped coping splay out to square piers with band and low pyramidal caps. Listing NGR: NY8000059144 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 240292 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Allen Confluence Gravels SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Stawardpeel Woods SSSI
- 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
Cupola Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located over the River West Allen in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its architectural design and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9266, -2.3136
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Plenmeller with Whitfield
- Postcode
- NE47 8JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Bardon Mill — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26651480 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cupola Bridge, Over The River West Allen?
- Cupola Bridge, Over The River West Allen is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE47 8JZ), in the parish of Plenmeller with Whitfield.
- What is Cupola Bridge, Over The River West Allen?
- Cupola Bridge, Over The River West Allen — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cupola Bridge, Over The River West Allen?
- The nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE47 8JZ.
- Is Cupola Bridge, Over The River West Allen a listed building?
- Cupola Bridge, Over The River West Allen is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Cupola Bridge, Over The River West Allen a protected site?
- Yes — Cupola Bridge, Over The River West Allen is part of the Allen Confluence Gravels SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Stawardpeel Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Cupola Bridge, Over The River West Allen free to visit?
- Yes, Cupola Bridge, Over The River West Allen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cupola Bridge, Over The River West Allen?
- The nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE47 8JZ.