Historic bridges · North West England
Westlington Bridge
In or near Westlinton.
Westlington 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
- Gretna Green · 8.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Westlington Bridge, the nearest railway station is Gretna Green, located 8.1 km away. The postcode for navigation is CA6 6AP, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Westlington Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1335593). 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 NY36 SE 7/190 WESTLINTON Westlinton Bridge II Road bridge. Probably 1793 for the Carlisle-Longtown Turnpike. Red sandstone ashlar. 2 segmental arches with central pier having pointed cutwaters. Abutments have chamfered plinth and cylindrical end piers. String course with chamfered coped parapet. Abutment inscription CEMENT POINTED 1891. This bridge is partly in Arthuret CP. Listing NGR: NY3928764644 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 77981 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
Westlington Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9727, -2.9500
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Westlinton
- Postcode
- CA6 6AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Carlisle
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green — 8.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26620172 (CC0)
Other places nearby
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Towns & cities · 0.2 km
Green Meadows Country Park
Campsites · 2.5 km
Scaleby Moss
Archaeological sites · 3.8 km
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Villages · 3.9 km
Longtown, Cumbria
Museums · 4.1 km
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Villages · 4.2 km
Graham Arms Hotel
Hotels · 4.2 km
The Globe Tavern
Historic pubs · 4.3 km
Lochinvar Cinema
Theatres · 4.3 km
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Villages · 4.4 km
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Memorials & monuments · 4.5 km
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Nearby
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Westlinton
Westlinton — village and civil parish in Cumbria, England.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Green Meadows Country Park
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📷 2Archaeological sites · North West England
Scaleby Moss
Scaleby Moss — wood and Site of Special Scientific Interest in Scaleby, Carlisle, Cumbria, England.
📷 5📷 5Museums · North West England
Longtown, Cumbria
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📷 5Where to eat & stay near Westlington Bridge
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Green Meadows Country Park
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📷 5Hotels · North West England
Graham Arms Hotel
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
High Gaitle Caravan & Camping Park
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📷 5Campsites · North West England
Broomhills Farm River Eco Pods
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📷 3Caravan parks · North West England
Hunley Farm Caravan Park
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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The Boardroom Public House
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📷 7Restaurants · North West England
The Old Bank Gastro House
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The Greyhound Inn
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The Andalusian
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Milbourne Arms Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Westlington Bridge?
- Westlington Bridge is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA6 6AP), in the parish of Westlinton.
- What is Westlington Bridge?
- Westlington Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Westlington Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA6 6AP.
- Is Westlington Bridge a listed building?
- Westlington Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Westlington Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Westlington Bridge is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Westlington Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Westlington Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Westlington Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CA6 6AP. It sits within the Carlisle parliamentary constituency.