Historic bridges · North West England
Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38)
In or near Wrightington Bar.
Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Parbold · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38) on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, the nearest railway station is Parbold, located 0.5 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is WN8 7HZ.
About
Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1073164). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details PARBOLD LEEDS AND LIVERPOOL CANAL SD 41 SE 4/71 Alder Lane Bridge (No 38) - II Public road bridge over Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Probably early 1770s. Coursed sandstone. Single elliptical arch. Band below parapet with coping. The section of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal between Newburgh and Gathurst follows the line of Leigh's Cut, begun by the Douglas Navigation c1753. Work was in progress in 1772, and the canal between Gathurst and Liverpool was opened for traffic in 1774. Hadfield, C., and Biddle, G., The Canals of North West England, 1970, vol I, p73. Listing NGR: SD4940510454 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 357847 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38) is a Grade II listed bridge located on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Parbold, Lancashire, North-West England. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5882, -2.7658
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- West Lancashire
- Parish
- Parbold
- Postcode
- WN8 7HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Lancashire
- Nearest railway station
- Parbold — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26330831 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38)?
- Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38) is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WN8 7HZ), in the parish of Parbold.
- What is Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38)?
- Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38)?
- The nearest railway station is Parbold, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode WN8 7HZ.
- Is Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38) a listed building?
- Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38) free to visit?
- Yes, Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Alder Lane Bridge (Number 38)?
- The nearest railway station is Parbold, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN8 7HZ.