Gelt Bridge is a Grade II* listed building in the Cumberland local planning authority area, England. First listed on 1 April 1957. Bridge. 1 related planning application.

Gelt Bridge

WRENN ID: endless-chalk-oak
Grade: II*
Local Planning Authority: Cumberland
Country: England
Date first listed: 1 April 1957
Type: Bridge
Source: Historic England listing

Description

NY 53250 57300

NY 55 NW 5/60

Gelt Bridge

(Formerly listed as Middle Gelt Bridge)

1.4.57

GV II* Railway bridge over River Gelt. Dated 1832-35 for the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway, inscribed on panel in abutment arch GELT BRIDGE/FRANCIS GILES CIVIL ENGINEER/JOHN MCKAY BUILDER (dates in Roman numerals), similar Latin inscription in opposite abutment. Channelled rusticated red sandstone ashlar, smooth voussoirs with V-joints and iron railing parapet. 3 large skew arches on 2 piers. One of the earliest and largest skew arched bridges in the country.

Listing NGR: NY5324757324

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