Historic bridges · North West England
Eden Lacy Viaduct
In or near Great Salkeld.
Eden Lacy Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Eden Lacy Viaduct is a historic bridge in the Scottish Lowlands. Built or established in 1875, it dates from the Victorian period. The site is within the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 2.4 km away. Postcode area CA10.
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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
Eden Lacy Viaduct is a Victorian bridge located in Great Salkeld, in the Scottish Lowlands. Established in 1875, it is situated within the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI and the North Pennines AONB.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7326, -2.6830
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Great Salkeld
- Postcode
- CA10 1BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Established
- 1875
- Nearest railway station
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald — 2.4 km
Sources
- osm: w1111758740 (ODbL)
- commons: Viaduct over the River Eden - geograph.org.uk - 3460289.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eden Lacy Viaduct?
- Eden Lacy Viaduct is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 1BZ), in the parish of Great Salkeld.
- What is Eden Lacy Viaduct?
- Eden Lacy Viaduct is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Eden Lacy Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA10 1BZ.
- When was Eden Lacy Viaduct built?
- Built or established in 1875.
- Is Eden Lacy Viaduct a protected site?
- Yes — Eden Lacy Viaduct is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Eden Lacy Viaduct free to visit?
- Yes, Eden Lacy Viaduct is free to enter.
- How do I get to Eden Lacy Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 1BZ.