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Lanercost Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Irthing near the village of Lanercost in Cumberland. The bridge dates from the fourteenth century and represents an important example of medieval bridge construction in northern England. Built with multiple arches of ashlar masonry, the structure reflects the engineering practices of its period and served a crucial function in facilitating communication and trade across the river valley. The bridge remains substantially intact and continues to demonstrate the durability of medieval stonework.
Lanercost Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007105. View the official record →
Lanercost Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Irthing near the village of Lanercost in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007105.
Lanercost 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 1007105.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Mote Castle mound, medieval motte castle and site of late medieval beacon (2.9 km), Romano-British farmstead and associated enclosure 770m ESE of Old Church (4.1 km), Bowl barrow 710m south east of Old Church (4.6 km).
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