Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLanercost Bridge

Lanercost Bridge

England
List entry 1007105
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lanercost Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Irthing near Lanercost in Cumberland. The bridge dates to the fourteenth century and represents an important surviving example of medieval river crossing infrastructure in the North of England. Constructed of stone with multiple arches, the bridge served to connect communities across the Irthing valley and would have formed part of the local communication network. The structure demonstrates the skilled masonry techniques typical of its period and remains substantially intact, preserving evidence of medieval engineering practices in the region.

Lanercost Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007105. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lanercost Bridge?

Lanercost Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Irthing near Lanercost in Cumberland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007105.

Who is responsible for protecting Lanercost Bridge?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lanercost Bridge?

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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