Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Gilderdale Bridge
Gilderdale 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gilderdale Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1104899). 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 74 NW 3/30 KNARESDALE WITH KIRKHAUGH; ALSTON MOOR, A689 (north of Alston), Gilderdale Bridge GV II Bridge, dated 1836. Coursed, squared rubble with flat copings. Curved lead-ups have low rectangular end piers with chamfered capstones. Single tall segmental arch, with arch ring and central projecting stone drain spout above and pilaster buttresses to either side. To centre of inner faces of each parapet are panels with moulded borders with dated inscription: This BRIDGE was Built BY THE Counties of Northumberland & Cumberland 1836. Crosses county boundary between Cumbria and Northumberland. This asset was previously listed twice. The duplicate record (List entry number 1042921) was removed from the List on 05 April 2019. The remaining record (List entry number 1104899) falls within the parishes of both Alston Moor and Knaresdale with Kirkhaugh. Listing NGR: NY7021348400 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 73090 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gilderdale Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. This structure is noteworthy for its historical significance and architectural merit within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8295, -2.4652
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Alston Moor
- Postcode
- CA9 3BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
Sources
- wikidata: Q26294818 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gilderdale Bridge?
- Gilderdale Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA9 3BE), in the parish of Alston Moor.
- Is Gilderdale Bridge a listed building?
- Gilderdale Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Gilderdale Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Gilderdale Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gilderdale Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA9 3BE. It sits within the Penrith and Solway parliamentary constituency.