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Eamont Bridge is a stone bridge crossing the River Eamont near Penrith in Cumbria, with origins traceable to the medieval period. The bridge features a characteristic design typical of medieval river crossings, with rounded arches constructed in local stone. It has served as an important crossing point on communication routes through the Eden Valley for centuries, and has been subject to various repairs and reconstructions over time to maintain its function. The bridge remains a significant example of medieval engineering infrastructure in the North of England.
Eamont Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007193. View the official record →
Eamont Bridge is a stone bridge crossing the River Eamont near Penrith in Cumbria, with origins traceable to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007193.
Eamont Bridge 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 1007193.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British settlement at Cragside Wood (7.2 km), Moated site and annexe east of Setterahpark Wood (7.5 km), Ring cairn on Askham Fell including The Cop Stone (7.6 km).
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