Historic bridges · North West England
Penton Bridge
In or near Newcastleton.
Penton Bridge — category B 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
Penton Bridge is a category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB3530). 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
Category B Date Added 03/08/1971 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Canonbie NGR NY 43277 77437 Coordinates 343277, 577437 — Early 19th century. Roadbridge, single wide segmental arch over River Liddel. Coursed stugged and squared rubble, with recessed ashlar arch-rings; ashlar parapets perhaps not original and splayed at approaches, terminal piers with pyramidal caps. — See SRO RHP 9711/1-2 designs for bridge over Liddel at Haithwaite Mill 1766 by John Armstrong and Samuel Halton: designs are similar though Halton's has recessed arch ring, as on existing bridge. Part in England.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Penton Linns SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Penton Bridge is a bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0881, -2.8902
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Nicholforest
- Postcode
- CA6 5QZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
Sources
- wikidata: Q17791475 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penton Bridge?
- Penton Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 5QZ), in the parish of Nicholforest.
- What is Penton Bridge?
- Penton Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Penton Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode CA6 5QZ.
- Is Penton Bridge a listed building?
- Penton Bridge is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Penton Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Penton Bridge is part of the Penton Linns SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Penton Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Penton Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Penton Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 5QZ. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.