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Newby Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Leven in Lancashire, situated near Newby Head in the southern Lake District. The bridge dates from the medieval period, though the precise construction date remains uncertain; it features characteristic pointed arches typical of medieval bridge engineering. The structure served as an important crossing point on routes through the region and remains substantially intact, preserving evidence of medieval stone masonry techniques. As a scheduled monument, Newby Bridge represents a significant example of medieval infrastructure and continues to form part of the local landscape and transport network.
Newby Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007106. View the official record →
Newby Bridge is a medieval stone bridge crossing the River Leven in Lancashire, situated near Newby Head in the southern Lake District. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007106.
Newby 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 1007106.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stott Park bobbin mill, two mill ponds and site of Stott Park smithy (1.8 km), Backbarrow ironworks (2.2 km), Lowwood gunpowder works (3.3 km).
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