Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStone bridge, Cawdale Beck

Stone bridge, Cawdale Beck

England
List entry 1007103
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stone bridge, Cawdale Beck is a medieval stone bridge crossing Cawdale Beck in Westmorland. The structure dates from the medieval period and represents the type of practical river crossing infrastructure that served local communities and traffic routes through the Westmorland landscape. The bridge demonstrates characteristic stone masonry construction typical of medieval bridge-building traditions in northern England. As a listed ancient monument, it survives as evidence of medieval communications and settlement patterns in the region.

Stone bridge, Cawdale Beck is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007103. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stone bridge, Cawdale Beck?

Stone bridge, Cawdale Beck is a medieval stone bridge crossing Cawdale Beck in Westmorland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007103.

Who is responsible for protecting Stone bridge, Cawdale Beck?

Stone bridge, Cawdale Beck 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 1007103.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stone bridge, Cawdale Beck?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Romano-British farmstead at Haweswater (1.8 km), Settlement SW of Naddle Bridge (2.5 km), Romano-British farmstead 800m north-east of High House (2.5 km).

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