Eamont Bridge

Eamont Bridge is a road bridge over the River Eamont, marking the old county boundary between Cumberland and Westmorland. It likely dates from the 15th century, with widening work carried out in the 19th or 20th century. The bridge is constructed of dressed grey sandstone, with some alterations in 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. The arches have recessed voussoirs and are supported by two splayed cutwaters that extend upwards to form pedestrian refuges with solid parapets. During the widening on the downstream side, much of the original stonework was reused, and the parapet was partly rebuilt in red sandstone. This bridge is one of the oldest still in daily use in the county. Although a 1936 report suggests it was rebuilt in the 16th century, there is no evidence to support this claim, and the bridge, along with its later alterations, appears to be as originally constructed. The bridge is located partly in Penrith Civil Parish.