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Eamont Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Eamont near Penrith in Cumberland. The bridge dates from the fourteenth century and represents an important example of medieval bridge engineering in the North of England. It is constructed of stone with a single arch and has been substantially rebuilt and repaired over the centuries, particularly during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The bridge served a crucial function in the medieval road network connecting Penrith to the broader transport routes of the region, and its survival demonstrates the durability of medieval stone construction techniques.
Eamont Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007193. View the official record →
Eamont Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Eamont near Penrith in Cumberland. 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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