Historic bridges · North West England
Bridge No 16 Over Lancaster Canal
In or near Preston.
Bridge No 16 Over Lancaster Canal — 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
- Preston Riverside · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bridge No 16 Over Lancaster Canal, the nearest railway station is Preston Riverside, located 1.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PR2 3XW, and entry to the site is free.
About
Bridge No 16 Over 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 1207264). 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 PRESTON SD53SW COTTAM LANE 941-1/1/86 Bridge No.16 over Lancaster Canal 27/09/79 II Public road bridge over Lancaster Canal. 1797; engineer John Rennie. Large rock-faced sandstone blocks. Elliptical arch with rusticated rock-faced voussoirs and keystone, hammer-dressed band, angle-humped parapets with rounded coping, those at the south end with a curved splay, rectangular terminals; oval number plate (16) on north-east side. Listing NGR: SD5098431268 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 391966 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge No 16 Over Lancaster Canal is a Grade II listed bridge located in North-West England. This structure is part of the historic Lancaster Canal, reflecting the engineering of its era. Its designation highlights its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7754, -2.7452
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Preston
- Parish
- Ingol and Tanterton
- Postcode
- PR2 3XW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Preston
- Nearest railway station
- Preston Riverside — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26502422 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge No 16 Over Lancaster Canal?
- Bridge No 16 Over Lancaster Canal is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR2 3XW), in the parish of Ingol and Tanterton.
- What is Bridge No 16 Over Lancaster Canal?
- Bridge No 16 Over Lancaster Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge No 16 Over Lancaster Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Preston Riverside, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR2 3XW.
- Is Bridge No 16 Over Lancaster Canal a listed building?
- Bridge No 16 Over Lancaster Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge No 16 Over Lancaster Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge No 16 Over Lancaster Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge No 16 Over Lancaster Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Preston Riverside, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR2 3XW.