Slater's Bridge
N 54° 25.073 W 003° 03.697
30U E 496001 N 6030018
Slater's Bridge, Little Langdale, The Lake District, Cumbria.
Waymark Code: WM3142
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/23/2008
Views: 25
Slater's Bridge is believed to have been built by quarry workers from the nearby quarries of the Langdale Valley, hence the name of the bridge.
The bridge is unusual in its construction. It is built of pieces of uneven slate, in a most (what appears to be) haphazard fashion though it has stood the test of time well, having survived for well over a hundred years.
The bridge spans the River Brathey as it leaves Little Langdale Tarn, and is well used today by walkers crossing from Little to Great Langdale.
The bridge is only a few feet wide and has no walled parapet.
On both sides of the bridge on the river banking will often be found walkers having a rest and a brew up, such is the beauty of the setting.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Lake District
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: The Langdale Valley
Water or other terrain spanned: The River Brathey
Architect/Builder: Quarry workers.
Construction Date: Unknown.
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