Historic bridges · North West England
Gaisgill packhorse bridge
In or near Orton.
Gaisgill packhorse bridge — a Grade II*-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
David Medcalf — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gaisgill packhorse bridge is a Grade II*-listed building in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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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
Gaisgill packhorse bridge is a Grade II* listed bridge located in North-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and traditional construction, reflecting the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4527, -2.5609
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Orton
- Postcode
- CA10 3UB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
Sources
- wikidata: Q17642421 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gaisgill packhorse bridge?
- Gaisgill packhorse bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode CA10 3UB), in the parish of Orton.
- What is Gaisgill packhorse bridge?
- Gaisgill packhorse bridge — a Grade II*-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gaisgill packhorse bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode CA10 3UB.
- Is Gaisgill packhorse bridge a listed building?
- Gaisgill packhorse bridge is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Gaisgill packhorse bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Gaisgill packhorse bridge is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Gaisgill packhorse bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Gaisgill packhorse bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gaisgill packhorse bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA10 3UB. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.