Lowmill Bridge, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
N 54° 28.582 W 002° 20.892
30U E 542235 N 6036720
Lowmill Bridge crosses the river Eden, taking the road to Hartley village from Kirkby Stephen. The bridge is narrow.
Waymark Code: WMDWPB
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/03/2012
Views: 1
The bridge has two arches, with the central pile shaped to deflect the heavy flows and debris.
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Length of bridge: 35 metre
Height of bridge: 8 metres
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
River Eden
Date constructed: 17 century
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Still carries wheeled traffic
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Hartley Road
Location:
Kirkby Stephen
Cumbria
CA17 4RU
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