Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBridge over Heltondale Beck 550ft (170m) S of Widewath

Bridge over Heltondale Beck 550ft (170m) S of Widewath

England
List entry 1007101
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bridge over Heltondale Beck 550ft (170m) S of Widewath is a stone bridge of medieval or early modern date crossing Heltondale Beck in Westmorland. The structure is situated in upland terrain near Widewath and represents the type of modest bridging infrastructure developed to facilitate communication and movement across the fell streams of the Lake District uplands. The bridge's construction in stone indicates a period of investment in local transport infrastructure, consistent with medieval or post-medieval development in this region. It survives as evidence of historical land use and settlement patterns in the upland areas of Westmorland.

Bridge over Heltondale Beck 550ft (170m) S of Widewath is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007101. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bridge over Heltondale Beck 550ft (170m) S of Widewath?

Bridge over Heltondale Beck 550ft (170m) S of Widewath is a stone bridge of medieval or early modern date crossing Heltondale Beck in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007101.

Who is responsible for protecting Bridge over Heltondale Beck 550ft (170m) S of Widewath?

Bridge over Heltondale Beck 550ft (170m) S of Widewath is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1007101.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bridge over Heltondale Beck 550ft (170m) S of Widewath?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead at Haweswater (4.8 km), Settlement SW of Naddle Bridge (5.1 km), Romano-British farmstead 800m north-east of High House (5.6 km).

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