Historic bridges · North West England
Skelwith Bridge (That Part Within Lakes District)
In or near Elterwater.
Skelwith Bridge (That Part Within Lakes District) — 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 · 8.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Skelwith Bridge, the nearest railway station is Windermere, located 8.4 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is LA22 9NW, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Skelwith Bridge (That Part Within Lakes District) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1245504). 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 This List entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 23 March 2017. 1. 1291A NY 50 SW 8/198 RYDAL AND LOUGHRIGG SKELWITH BRIDGE Skelwith Bridge (Formerly listed as: Skelwith Bridge (that part within Lakes Urban District) II 2. Crosses River Brathay and Joins Lancashire and Westmorland. Traditional bridge of local style but modern date. Stone, 2 segmental arches with centre triangular cutwaters, and almost level and solid parapets. Listing NGR: NY 34444 03382 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 452842 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
Skelwith Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the parish of Skelwith in North-West England. It serves as a notable structure within the Lake District, recognised for its architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4216, -3.0118
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Skelwith
- Postcode
- LA22 9NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Windermere — 8.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26538031 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skelwith Bridge (That Part Within Lakes District)?
- Skelwith Bridge (That Part Within Lakes District) is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA22 9NW), in the parish of Skelwith.
- What is Skelwith Bridge (That Part Within Lakes District)?
- Skelwith Bridge (That Part Within Lakes District) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Skelwith Bridge (That Part Within Lakes District)?
- The nearest railway station is Windermere, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA22 9NW.
- Is Skelwith Bridge (That Part Within Lakes District) a listed building?
- Skelwith Bridge (That Part Within Lakes District) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Skelwith Bridge (That Part Within Lakes District) a protected site?
- Yes — Skelwith Bridge (That Part Within Lakes District) is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Skelwith Bridge (That Part Within Lakes District) free to visit?
- Yes, Skelwith Bridge (That Part Within Lakes District) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Skelwith Bridge (That Part Within Lakes District)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA22 9NW. It sits within the Westmorland and Lonsdale parliamentary constituency.