Wrynose Bridge, Wrynose Pass, Langdale, Cumbria - Stone Bridges on Waymarking.com

Another old Cumbrian bridge. This time on a precarious narrow unbordered road, part way up a valley side. Wide enough for one car at a time, with passing places. One of the steepest roads in the area. http://www.rural-roads.co.uk/lakes/wrynose3.shtml and http://www.thecumbriadirectory.com/Cumbria_Countryside/Passes/Wrynose_Pass/Wrynose_Pass.php

No heavy vehicles nor trailers give light use of this bridge. The route has been in use for centuries, and you wonder how many bridges have stood here. The name Wrynose comes from 'pass of the stallion' and is due to the steep gradients (up to 1 in 3) needing a strong horse to get to the top.

In 1923, the local council reported to the county council that the road was fit for its current use and there was no need to upgrade it for daily vehicle use. See last entry on Visit Link
The entry on 1720/1 could be for Wrynose bridge, as the dimensions are about right, but Wrynose bridge is nowhere near a ford, mentioned. Ford is probably near Slater's bridge over Brathay river.

Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Langdale, Cumbria, UK Road, Highway, Street, etc.: unclassified tarmac road Water or other terrain spanned: Wrynose Beck Architect/Builder: Not listed Construction Date: Not listed

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