Cartmel Steeplechases Bridge, Cumbria
N 54° 12.060 W 002° 57.346
30U E 502885 N 6005886
This is a simple single slab of local slate across one of the many small streams in Cartmel. This stream has been culverted to allow horse racing to continue.
Waymark Code: WMF1K7
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/07/2012
Views: 3
The slate slab reads "Presented by Cartmel Steeplechases in July 1984" There is date on the culvert of 1832. During race meets the road down steam would be closed as the horses need to thunder past. This stone slab would be only way to cross the stream.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Cartmel Racecourse, Cumbria, England
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Cartmel Racecourse
Water or other terrain spanned: Middlefield Beck
Construction Date: July 1984
Architect/Builder: Not listed
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