Historic bridges Β· North West England
Braithwaite Bridge Over Kendal/Lacaster Canal
In or near Lupton.
Braithwaite Bridge Over Kendal/Lacaster Canal β Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Adie Jackson β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 minβ30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Silverdale Β· 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Braithwaite Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal, the nearest railway station is Silverdale, located 5.2 km away. The postcode for navigation is LA6 1FS, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Braithwaite Bridge Over Kendal/Lacaster 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 1087310). 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 57 NW BURTON SD5230 7750 2/1 Braithwaite Bridge over Kendal/Lancaster Canal II Accommodation 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. Ramped parapets curved in plan with flat tops and pilasters to each end. Approx. 3.5m between parapets. Listing NGR: SD5229677507 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 76635 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Braithwaite Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located over the Kendal/Lancaster Canal in Burton-in-Kendal, North-West England. The bridge is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit, contributing to the area's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1911, -2.7326
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Burton-in-Kendal
- Postcode
- LA6 1FS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Silverdale β 5.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26379762 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Braithwaite Bridge Over Kendal/Lacaster Canal?
- Braithwaite Bridge Over Kendal/Lacaster Canal is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 1FS), in the parish of Burton-in-Kendal.
- What is Braithwaite Bridge Over Kendal/Lacaster Canal?
- Braithwaite Bridge Over Kendal/Lacaster Canal β Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Braithwaite Bridge Over Kendal/Lacaster Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Silverdale, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA6 1FS.
- Is Braithwaite Bridge Over Kendal/Lacaster Canal a listed building?
- Braithwaite Bridge Over Kendal/Lacaster Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Braithwaite Bridge Over Kendal/Lacaster Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Braithwaite Bridge Over Kendal/Lacaster Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Braithwaite Bridge Over Kendal/Lacaster Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Silverdale, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 1FS.