Patrick's Bridge, Great Asby, Cumbria
N 54° 30.782 W 002° 29.714
30U E 532678 N 6040721
Patrick's Bridge is the name of the main crossing of Dale Beck in Great Asby. Patrick was the benefactor, but that is all that is known.
Waymark Code: WMCCZA
Location: North West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/23/2011
Views: 1
A bridge has stood on this site for over a thousand years. Initially it would have been wooden. More recently a stone structure would have replaced the wooden structure. Typically 1700 court records show stone bridge repairs. Current bridge is made from local red sandstone. Only one car at a time can use the bridge.
Length of bridge: 10 metres
Height of bridge: 4 metres
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Dale Beck (stream)
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Appleby Road
Location:
Great Asby
Cumbria
CA16
Date constructed: Not listed
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