Historic bridges · North West England
Pierce How Bridge
In or near Elterwater.
Pierce How 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pierce How 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 1323745). 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 CONISTON LITTLE LANGDALE NY 30 SW Pierce How Bridge 2/56 II Bridge over Pierce How Beck. C17 or C18. Slate. Segmental arch formed of thin rough voussoirs; abutments to level of top of arch only. Listing NGR: NY3168102753 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 76813 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pierce How Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North-West England. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historic value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4156, -3.0543
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Coniston
- Postcode
- LA22 9NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
Sources
- wikidata: Q26609445 (CC0)
Other places nearby

The Cathedral chamber
Viewpoints · 0.3 km

Little Langdale
Gorges · 0.3 km

Great How
Mountains & hills · 0.6 km

Colwith Force
Waterfalls · 1.2 km

Great Intake - Low Fell
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km

Ting Mound
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km

Ting Mound
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km

Tilberthwaite
Vineyards · 1.9 km

Stone Chair Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km

Castle Howe Hillfort
Castles · 2.0 km

Tilberthwaite Touchstone Fold
Public art & sculpture · 2.0 km

Castle Howe hillfort, Little Langdale
Vineyards · 2.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pierce How Bridge?
- Pierce How Bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 9NT), in the parish of Coniston.
- What is Pierce How Bridge?
- Pierce How Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pierce How Bridge?
- Drivers can use postcode LA22 9NT.
- Is Pierce How Bridge a listed building?
- Pierce How Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pierce How Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Pierce How Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pierce How Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 9NT. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.