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Levens Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Kent near Levens in Westmorland, Cumbria. The structure dates from the fifteenth century and represents an important example of late medieval bridge construction in the Lake District region. The bridge is built of dressed stone with a single arch and possesses characteristic features of its period, including substantial masonry abutments designed to withstand the river's flow. As a crossing point of strategic importance in the landscape, the bridge facilitated communication and trade through what was otherwise challenging terrain, and it remains substantially intact from its original construction.
Levens Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007111. View the official record →
Levens Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Kent near Levens in Westmorland, Cumbria. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007111.
Levens 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 1007111.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork 700yds (640m) N of Levens Bridge (0.7 km), Levens Park, round barrows and medieval settlements, including Temple of Diana (1.2 km), Hincaster Tunnel horse path (1.5 km).
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