Historic bridges · North West England
Packsaddle Bridge Beside Dent Head Viaduct
Packsaddle Bridge Beside Dent Head Viaduct — 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
- Dent · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Packsaddle Bridge Beside Dent Head Viaduct, the nearest railway station is Dent, located 3.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is LA10 5RW, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Packsaddle Bridge Beside Dent Head Viaduct is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1383848). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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See it from the streetimagery from 2019
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Heritage listing
Details DENT SD78SE DENTDALE 162-1/15/47 (North side) 22/12/87 Packsaddle Bridge beside Dent Head Viaduct GV II Packhorse bridge. C18. Sandstone rubble. Low segmental arch with one ring of narrow rubble voussoir stones, carrying grassy track. Forms a dramatically-contrasting group with Dent Head Viaduct (qv) of the Settle to Carlisle railway line, which towers above it approx. 10m to the west. Listing NGR: SD7778884384 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 484280 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Packsaddle Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located beside Dent Head Viaduct in North-West England. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2546, -2.3424
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Dent
- Postcode
- LA10 5RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Dent — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26663698 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Packsaddle Bridge Beside Dent Head Viaduct?
- Packsaddle Bridge Beside Dent Head Viaduct is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA10 5RW), in the parish of Dent.
- What is Packsaddle Bridge Beside Dent Head Viaduct?
- Packsaddle Bridge Beside Dent Head Viaduct — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Packsaddle Bridge Beside Dent Head Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Dent, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA10 5RW.
- Is Packsaddle Bridge Beside Dent Head Viaduct a listed building?
- Packsaddle Bridge Beside Dent Head Viaduct is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Packsaddle Bridge Beside Dent Head Viaduct free to visit?
- Yes, Packsaddle Bridge Beside Dent Head Viaduct is free to enter.
- How do I get to Packsaddle Bridge Beside Dent Head Viaduct?
- The nearest railway station is Dent, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA10 5RW.