The Grade 1 listed bridge crosses the old county boundary between Cumberland and Westmorland and is one of the oldest bridges in the country still in daily use. It probably dates from the 15th century but was widened in the 19th and 20th centuries.
On 12 July 927, Eamont Bridge was the scene of a gathering of kings from throughout Britain. This is generally seen as the date of the foundation of the Kingdom of England.
Please do not try to park near the cache, there is a layby further up the A6 in either direction and walk back or take in the other caches nearby in a walk.