Wivell Bridge - Fitz Park - Keswick, Cumbria - Arch Bridges on Waymarking.com

Wivell Bridge in Keswick was built in 2006 replacing the old bridge washed away by the 2005 floods in the Lake District.

The new bridge was lifted into place across the River Greta by Penrith Road in June after its predecessor was washed away in the January 2005 floods (visit link) .

The bridge, which crosses into Fitz Park, cost £70,000, of which £50,000 was given by the Heritage Lottery Fund (visit link) .

A plaque by the bridge reads -
THIS BRIDGE WAS OFFICIALLY OPENED BY
MR R. & MRS A. wIVELL
ON 29th MAY 2007

Donations towards the costa of the bridge were received from:

Fitz Park Trust
Alan Dawson Associates
The Wivell Family
Keswick Clubs, Societies & Businesses
Residents of, and Visitors to, Keswick

Length of bridge: 68 ft What type of traffic does this bridge support?: pedestrians What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: River Date constructed: 2006 Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes Name of road or trail the bridge services: River Greta Location: Penrith Road, Fitz Park Height of bridge: Not listed

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