Historic bridges · North West England
Low Sweden Bridge
In or near Rydal.
Low Sweden 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
- Windermere · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Low Sweden Bridge, the nearest railway station is Windermere, which is 7.9 km away. The postcode for navigation is LA22 9BH, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Low Sweden 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 1244786). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2021
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Heritage listing
Details 1. AMBLESIDE 1291A Low Sweden Bridge NY 30 NE 9/3 II 2. Late C17 bridge with modern parapet and railing. Listing NGR: NY3752205527 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 450574 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
Low Sweden Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North-West England. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4413, -2.9649
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Lakes
- Postcode
- LA22 9BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 7.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26537366 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Low Sweden Bridge?
- Low Sweden Bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 9BH), in the parish of Lakes.
- What is Low Sweden Bridge?
- Low Sweden Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Low Sweden Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA22 9BH.
- Is Low Sweden Bridge a listed building?
- Low Sweden Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Low Sweden Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Low Sweden Bridge is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Low Sweden Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Low Sweden Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Low Sweden Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 9BH.