Historic bridges · North West England
Plumptonfoot Bridge
In or near Plumpton.
Plumptonfoot 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
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald · 6.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Plumptonfoot Bridge, the nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, located 6.4 km away. Entry is free.
About
Plumptonfoot Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1145477). 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 43 NE HESKET PLUMPTONFOOT 10/187 Plumptonfoot Bridge II Roadbridge. Early C19. Large squared blocks of red sandstone. Single segmental arch with recessed voussoirs, under solid parapet with chamfered coping. Listing NGR: NY4842739650 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 73911 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
Plumptonfoot Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. This structure is recognised for its architectural significance and contributes to the historical landscape of the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.7491, -2.8027
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Hesket
- Postcode
- CA11 9RX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Lazonby and Kirkoswald — 6.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26438620 (CC0)
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Castles · 1.7 km
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Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Plumpton
Towns & cities · 2.8 km
Castlerigg
Vineyards · 3.3 km
Lazonby Fell
Mountains & hills · 3.6 km
Hesket Park
Caravan parks · 3.8 km
Blaze Fell
Mountains & hills · 3.8 km
Brown Rigg
Mountains & hills · 3.9 km
Plumpton Wall
Villages · 4.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Plumptonfoot Bridge?
- Plumptonfoot Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA11 9RX), in the parish of Hesket.
- What is Plumptonfoot Bridge?
- Plumptonfoot Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Plumptonfoot Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA11 9RX.
- Is Plumptonfoot Bridge a listed building?
- Plumptonfoot Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Plumptonfoot Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Plumptonfoot Bridge is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Plumptonfoot Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Plumptonfoot Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Plumptonfoot Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Lazonby and Kirkoswald, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA11 9RX.