Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bridge 221A Over Leeds And Liverpool Canal
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Bridge 221A Over Leeds And Liverpool Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Headingley · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bridge 221A Over Leeds And Liverpool Canal, the nearest railway station is Headingley, located 1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LS5 3EG, and entry is free.
About
Bridge 221A Over Leeds And Liverpool Canal is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1375081). 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 LEEDS SE2535 LEEDS AND BRADFORD ROAD, Kirkstall 714-1/21/902 Bridge 221A over Leeds and Liverpool 05/08/76 Canal (Formerly Listed as: LEEDS AND LIVERPOOL CANAL Bridge 221A (Sandford)) GV II Bridge carrying the Leeds and Bradford Turnpike over the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and towpath on E side. 1800. Ashlar, with rusticated voussoirs to elliptical arch flanked by semicircular rusticated buttresses rising to form refuges at roadside, secondary narrow round arch on E side of canal; band at road level, moulded parapet coping extends to circular bollards on ramped roadside. The Leeds and Bradford Turnpike road was designed by Jonathan Teale and this bridge is shown in JMW Turner's painting of 'Kirkstall Lock' (qv) of 1824. Listing NGR: SE2576635666 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 465961 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Kirkstall Abbey is a historic site featuring the ruins of a Cistercian monastery founded in 1152. Visitors can explore the abbey's architecture and enjoy various events and activities throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Leeds - Liverpool Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge 221A is a Grade II listed bridge located over the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Yorkshire. It is notable for its historical significance within the canal's infrastructure.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8166, -1.6101
- District
- Leeds
- Parish
- Leeds, unparished area
- Postcode
- LS5 3EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Leeds West and Pudsey
- Nearest railway station
- Headingley — 1 km
- Official site
- museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26655900 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge 221A Over Leeds And Liverpool Canal?
- Bridge 221A Over Leeds And Liverpool Canal is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS5 3EG), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.
- What is Bridge 221A Over Leeds And Liverpool Canal?
- Bridge 221A Over Leeds And Liverpool Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge 221A Over Leeds And Liverpool Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Headingley, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS5 3EG.
- Is Bridge 221A Over Leeds And Liverpool Canal a listed building?
- Bridge 221A Over Leeds And Liverpool Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge 221A Over Leeds And Liverpool Canal a protected site?
- Yes — Bridge 221A Over Leeds And Liverpool Canal is part of the Leeds - Liverpool Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Bridge 221A Over Leeds And Liverpool Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge 221A Over Leeds And Liverpool Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge 221A Over Leeds And Liverpool Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Headingley, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS5 3EG.