Stramongate Bridge, Kendal, Cumbria
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martlakes
N 54° 19.813 W 002° 44.482
30U E 516818 N 6020293
One of the main bridges in Kendal across the River Kent. Upstream is the iron Victoria Bridge, downstream is a weir. This bridge has four arches spanning the river.
Waymark Code: WM31HY
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/26/2008
Views: 22
Stramongate is one of the main routes in/out of the town, bringing people from the east up to the main street. From the town centre the ground drops away gently down to the river where there has long been a crossing.
"Stramongate Bridge, as seen today, dates from 1794, but parts of a 17th century structure are embodied within it. There has been a bridge here since time immemorial, and it is mentioned in records as early as 1379, when it was known as 'De ponte de Strowmondgate'." Matthew Emmott
You get a good view of Kendal Castle from the bridge. On the west bank is the Bridge Hotel, which has a beer garden next to the river.
Just below the weir is where a lot of the rocks washed down from the hills end up, creating a large shingle bank. About every year the council employs a firm to enter the river with a large JCB type digger to remove many tons of rocks. Useful ballast and it helps keep the river flowing in times of high flow, especially the winter.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Centre of Kendal
Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Stramongate
Water or other terrain spanned: River Kent
Construction Date: 1794
Architect/Builder: Not listed
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