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Devils Bridge is a mediæval three-arched stone bridge across the River Lune at Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland. It may date from the 13th century. At the apex of the bridge, there’s a deep impression in the stone – the 'devil’s handprint'. In legend, an old woman lived on the banks of the Lune. One night her cow strayed across the river. The devil appeared, offering to build a bridge in exchange for the soul of the first body to cross it. The devil constructed the bridge, leaving a print in the wet stone. The next day the woman agreed to fulfil her part of the bargain. She took a bun from her bag and threw it across the bridge, whereupon her small dog raced across to retrieve it. The devil howled in anger and vanished in a cloud of brimstone. The bridge is within the council area of Westmorland and Furness.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1086899.

Place Type: Historic Bridge
Historic County: Westmorland
Lat, Long: 54.198419,-2.5907928
Grid Reference: SD 6155 7823
Civil Parish: Kirkby Lonsdale CP
Council Area: Westmorland and Furness CA
Police Area: Cumbria PA

GBPN ID: 319392
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Devils_Bridge,_Westmorland_319392

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