The Gatehouse. The comprehensive listing of medieval fortifications and castles in England and Wales.
Home | Books | Links | Fortifications and Castles | Other Information | Help | Downloads | Author Information | Contact

Lanercost Bridge

In the civil parish of Brampton.
In the historic county of Cumberland (Modern Authority of Cumbria, 1974 county of Cumbria).

SMR report reads 'A large mound projects from the bluff line of the river. It has always been considered natural in origin, but if not natural, its shape indicates it is a motte.' Overlooks major river crossing. This is marked ‘tumulus’ on the first edition OS so not always consider natural.

This site has been described as a;
Timber Castle.
The confidence that this site is a medieval fortification or palace is Possible.
Uncertain remains.


The Ordnance Survey Map Grid Reference is NY553632

Modern Map fromOrdnance Survey logo

Good for landscape form and features

Modern Map from streetmap logo

Good for general location

Sources of information, references and further reading

PastScape number; 1389760

County Sites and Monuments Record number; 5213

  • Books
  • Most of the sites or buildings recorded in this web site are NOT open to the public and permission to visit a site must always be sought from the landowner or tenant
    The information on this web page may be derived from information compiled by and/or copyright of English Heritage and other individuals and organisations.
    It is an offence to disturb a Scheduled Monument without consent. It is a destruction of everyone's heritage to remove archaeological evidence from any site without proper recording and reporting. Don't use metal detectors on historic sites without authorisation.
    Please help me to make this as useful a resource as possible by contacting me if you see errors or if you can add information.
    I do acknowledge the help I get with this site.
    Go to Previous Record Go to Next Record Back to List
    This record last updated on Friday, April 6, 2007

    Home | Books | Links | Fortifications and Castles | Other Information | Help | Downloads | Author Information | Contact
    ¤¤¤¤¤