Cambeck Bridge | |
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![]() A6071 east of Cambeck Bridge | |
Location within Cumbria | |
OS grid reference | NY508626 |
Civil parish | |
District | |
Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | BRAMPTON |
Postcode district | CA8 |
Dialling code | 016977 |
Police | Cumbria |
Fire | Cumbria |
Ambulance | North West |
UK Parliament | |
Cambeck Bridge is a hamlet in Cumbria, England.
The bridge itself was built in the 19th century and spans the River Irthing. It is a Grade II listed building, listed in 1984. [1]
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