Eamont Bridge

Eamont Bridge is a road bridge over the River Eamont that crosses the old county boundary between Cumberland and Westmorland. It likely dates from the 15th century and was widened in 1875. The bridge is constructed from dressed grey sandstone, with some alterations made using dressed red sandstone. It features a narrow, slightly humped-back design with three segmental arches. Originally, the soffits were supported by four ribs, but after the widening, there are now six ribs. The arches have recessed voussoirs and are supported by two splayed cutwaters, which extend upward to form pedestrian refuges with solid parapets. During the widening on the downstream side, much of the original stonework was reused. The parapet has been partly rebuilt in red sandstone. This bridge is one of the oldest still in daily use in the county. Although a 1936 report suggested it was rebuilt in the 16th century, there is no evidence to support this claim, and the bridge, with its later alterations, appears to be as originally constructed. The bridge lies partly within the civil parishes of Yanwath and Eamont Bridge.