Historic bridges · North East England
Warcop Old Bridge
In or near Sandford.
Warcop Old Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Warcop · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Warcop Old Bridge, the nearest railway station is Warcop, located 1.2 km away. The postcode for navigation is CA16 6NL, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Warcop Old Bridge is a scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-north-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1007208). 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 record was the subject of a minor enhancement on 01 March 2016. This record has been generated from an "old county number" (OCN) scheduling record. These are monuments that were not reviewed under the Monuments Protection Programme and are some of our oldest designation records. The monument includes the remains of a multi span bridge of 16th century date, spanning the River Eden south west of Eden Gate. The bridge is constructed from coursed, squared rubble blocks and has three segmental arches standing on piers with triangular cutwaters. Each of the arches has four massive square ribs and the bridge is topped by a parapet with semi-hexagonal refuges supported by the cutwaters below. Warcop Old Bridge is a listed building at Grade II*. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: CU 179 Legacy System: RSM - OCN
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Warcop Old Bridge is a historic bridge located in North-East England. It is designated as a scheduled monument, highlighting its significance in the region's architectural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.5305, -2.3983
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Warcop
- Postcode
- CA16 6NL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Warcop — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17543015 (CC0)
Other places nearby
St Columba's Church, Warcop
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Warcop War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Sourlands Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.7 km
Sourlands Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.7 km
Warcop Pinfold
Public art & sculpture · 0.7 km
Warcop
Villages · 0.7 km
Vicarage Bank
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km
Rain Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Eden Valley Railway (heritage railway)
Heritage railways · 1.1 km
Warcop railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.1 km
Wildboar Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
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Sandford
Towns & cities · 1.7 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Warcop Old Bridge?
- Warcop Old Bridge is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CA16 6NL), in the parish of Warcop.
- What is Warcop Old Bridge?
- Warcop Old Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-north-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Warcop Old Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Warcop, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA16 6NL.
- Is Warcop Old Bridge a listed building?
- Warcop Old Bridge is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Warcop Old Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Warcop Old Bridge is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Warcop Old Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Warcop Old Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Warcop Old Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Warcop, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA16 6NL.