Historic bridges · North West England
Irthing Bridge
Irthing 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
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Irthing Bridge, the nearest railway station is Brampton, located 4.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is CA8 2AT, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Irthing Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1087659). 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 56 SW BRAMPTON A6071 (North west of Brampton) 10/77 Irthing Bridge II Road Bridge over the River Irthing. Probably 1729, with alterations for the Brampton - Longtown Turnpike Trust, formed 1807. Dressed red sandstone. 3 arched bridge on 2 piers with splayed cut-waters, humped back and of single track width. Listing NGR: NY5127962320 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 77791 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Irthing Bridge is a Grade II listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. This bridge is noted for its historical significance and architectural merit, contributing to the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9531, -2.7623
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Brampton
- Postcode
- CA8 2AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Brampton — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26380074 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Irthing Bridge?
- Irthing Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA8 2AT), in the parish of Brampton.
- What is Irthing Bridge?
- Irthing Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Irthing Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA8 2AT.
- Is Irthing Bridge a listed building?
- Irthing Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Irthing Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Irthing Bridge is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Irthing Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Irthing Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Irthing Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Brampton, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA8 2AT.