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Bow Bridge

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A 15th century three-arch bridge built by the monks of nearby Furness Abbey across Mill Beck for the purpose of accessing New Mill, a watermill belonging to the abbey, which once stood on the south west bank of the beck. The bridge stands on an old packhorse route to the abbey.

Each of the three arches spans 7 feet, and the bridge is 10.5 feet across. The most likely date of construction is between 1490-1500, though one of the stones carries a 14th century mason's ark. This probably means that the stone was simply reused from another site, perhaps from the abbey itself.
Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria, England

About Bow Bridge
Attraction Type: Historic Property - Bridge
Location: On a minor road off the A590 just past Furness Abbey. Signposted. Open access site.
Website: Bow Bridge
English Heritage
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OS SD224713
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Nearest Towns and Villages Ulverston - 5.8 miles away Grange - 11.3 miles away Ravenglass - 16.8 miles away Coniston - 17 miles away Windermere - 20.7 miles away Ambleside - 21 miles away Kendal - 21.5 miles away Gosforth - 22.5 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Dolphin Cottage - 9.1 miles from Bow Bridge Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria Sleeps: 12 Stay from: £402

Hill Rise Barn - 9.1 miles from Bow Bridge Flookburgh, Cumbria Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £185

Hill Rise Cottage - 9.1 miles from Bow Bridge Flookburgh, Cumbria Sleeps: 8 Stay from: £250

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Nearest Hotels

Abbey House Hotel - 0.5 miles from Bow Bridge Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria Stay from: £35.00

Lisdoonie Hotel - 0.9 miles from Bow Bridge Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria Stay from: £52.50

Infield Hotel - 0.9 miles from Bow Bridge Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria Stay from: £120.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

The Derby Hotel - 1.5 miles from Bow Bridge Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria From: £35.00

Eeabank Lodge Licensed Guest House - 9.2 miles from Bow Bridge Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria From: £105.00

Corner Beech House - 11.6 miles from Bow Bridge Grange, Lancashire From: £66.00

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Barrow-in-Furness
Tourist Information Centre
Forum 28
Duke Street
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
England
LA14 1HU
Tel: 01229 876 505
Fax: 01229 894 703
Email: touristinfo@barrowbc.gov.uk
Web: http://www.barrowtourism.co.uk/
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