Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCastlehead Bridge, Grange

Castlehead Bridge, Grange

England
List entry 1007108
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Castlehead Bridge, Grange, is a stone bridge of medieval date located in Westmorland. The structure spans a watercourse and represents an important example of vernacular bridge construction from the medieval period in the Lake District region. Built from locally quarried stone, the bridge exhibits the characteristic masonry techniques of its era, with a single or multiple arches designed to withstand the flow of fell-country streams. The bridge remains substantially intact and serves as evidence of the developing infrastructure and communication networks within medieval Westmorland.

Castlehead Bridge, Grange is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007108. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Castlehead Bridge, Grange?

Castlehead Bridge, Grange, is a stone bridge of medieval date located in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007108.

Who is responsible for protecting Castlehead Bridge, Grange?

Castlehead Bridge, Grange 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 1007108.

What other scheduled monuments are near Castlehead Bridge, Grange?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cartmel Augustinian Priory medieval gatehouse and parts of the priory precinct (4.3 km), Arnside Tower (4.6 km), Kirkhead Cave (5.1 km).

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