Eden Bridge

England
List entry 1007087
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Eden Bridge is a stone arch bridge crossing the River Eden near Corby Hill in Carlisle, Cumberland. The bridge dates from the sixteenth century and represents an important example of early modern bridge engineering in the region. It is constructed of sandstone in a modest Gothic style characteristic of its period, with a single segmental arch spanning the river. The bridge formed a significant part of the local communication network and remains an important structure within the historic landscape of Carlisle.

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 arch bridge crossing the River Eden near Corby Hill in Carlisle, 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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