Eden Bridge

England
List entry 1007087
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Eden Bridge is a stone bridge crossing the River Eden near Appleby in Westmorland, Cumberland. The bridge dates from the seventeenth century and represents a significant example of early modern bridge engineering in the region. It was constructed to facilitate communication across the river and remains an important crossing point in the local landscape. The structure exhibits the masonry construction typical of its period and continues to function as a vital component of the area's transport infrastructure.

Eden Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007087. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Eden Bridge?

Eden Bridge is a stone bridge crossing the River Eden near Appleby in Westmorland, Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007087.

Who is responsible for protecting Eden Bridge?

Eden 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 1007087.

What other scheduled monuments are near Eden Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Medieval moated site W of St Oswald's Church (0.6 km), Round cairn including prehistoric carved stone 620m north west of Glassonby (2.4 km), Cross in St Michael's churchyard, Addingham (3.1 km).

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