Historic bridges · North West England
Birkett Bridge
In or near Dunsop Bridge.
Birkett Bridge — 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
- Clitheroe · 9.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Birkett Bridge is located in Ribble Valley, Lancashire, with the postcode BB7 3DJ. The nearest railway station is Clitheroe, which is 9.2 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Birkett Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1163517). 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 64 NE NEWTON 14/61 Birkett Bridge - GV II Bridge over Birkett Brook, probably early C19th. Sandstone. Single segmental arch. Solid parapet has string course and weathered coping. Listing NGR: SD6829649140 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 183112 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bowland Fells SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Birkett Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North-West England. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.9374, -2.4844
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Ribble Valley
- Parish
- Newton
- Postcode
- BB7 3DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ribble Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Clitheroe — 9.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26457074 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Birkett Bridge?
- Birkett Bridge is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB7 3DJ), in the parish of Newton.
- What is Birkett Bridge?
- Birkett Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Birkett Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Clitheroe, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB7 3DJ.
- Is Birkett Bridge a listed building?
- Birkett Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Birkett Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Birkett Bridge is part of the Bowland Fells SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Birkett Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Birkett Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Birkett Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BB7 3DJ. It sits within the Ribble Valley parliamentary constituency.