Historic bridges Β· North West England
Atkinson's Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal
In or near Lupton.
Atkinson's Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal β Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Michael Graham β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 minβ30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Arnside Β· 8.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Atkinson's Bridge is located in Westmorland and Furness, with the nearest railway station being Arnside, which is 8.1 km away. The postcode for the bridge is LA6 1PD, and entry is free.
About
Atkinson's Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1335712). 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 SD 58 SW 4/41 BEETHAM FARLETON Atkinson's Bridge over Kendal/Lancaster Canal II Canal bridge. c.1816. Probably by John Fletcher, engineer, from the original designs of John Rennie whose route for the canal was authorised in 1792. Squared, coursed limestone with limestone string and copings and rounded fender course. Single elliptical arch with rusticated voussoirs and keystone. Parapets curved in plan with pilasters to each end and steps up to roadway at South-West corner. Approx. 3m wide between parapets. Listing NGR: SD5377981384 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 76588 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Atkinson's Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located over the Kendal/Lancaster Canal in Beetham, North-West England. The structure is notable for its historical significance within the region's canal network.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2261, -2.7105
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Beetham
- Postcode
- LA6 1PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Arnside β 8.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26620282 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Atkinson's Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal?
- Atkinson's Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 1PD), in the parish of Beetham.
- What is Atkinson's Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal?
- Atkinson's Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal β Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Atkinson's Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Arnside, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA6 1PD.
- Is Atkinson's Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal a listed building?
- Atkinson's Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Atkinson's Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Atkinson's Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Atkinson's Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 1PD. It sits within the Morecambe and Lunesdale parliamentary constituency.