Historic bridges · North West England
High Borrow Bridge
In or near Tebay.
High Borrow Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Burneside · 9.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
High Borrow Bridge is located in Westmorland and Furness, with the nearest railway station being Burneside, approximately 9.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is LA8 9LG, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
High Borrow Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1137653). 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 50 SE FAWCETT FOREST BORROWDALE 4/55 High Borrow Bridge 12.2.62 II Bridge over Borrow Beck. Probably C18 with late c18 widening. Stone rubble. Segmental arch with thin voussoirs, some of those to east face are long. Plain straight parapet with upright stones to coping. Roadway approx. 3.5m wide. On route of Heron Syke to Eamont Bridge turnpike road, 1856, replaced by new route over Shap Fell, crossing Borrow Beck over Huck's Bridge, (q.v.), c1826. Listing NGR: NY5500504043 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 75634 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kent and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
High Borrow Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North-West England. Its designation indicates architectural or historical significance, contributing to the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4298, -2.6951
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Selside and Fawcett Forest
- Postcode
- LA8 9LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Burneside — 9.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26430857 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is High Borrow Bridge?
- High Borrow Bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA8 9LG), in the parish of Selside and Fawcett Forest.
- What is High Borrow Bridge?
- High Borrow Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to High Borrow Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Burneside, about 9.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA8 9LG.
- Is High Borrow Bridge a listed building?
- High Borrow Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is High Borrow Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — High Borrow Bridge is part of the River Kent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is High Borrow Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, High Borrow Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to High Borrow Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA8 9LG. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.