Historic bridges · North West England
Bridge Over Branch Of Former Longridge Railway
In or near Preston.
Bridge Over Branch Of Former Longridge Railway — 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 · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
You can visit the Bridge Over Branch Of Former Longridge Railway by taking a train to Preston station, which is 1.4 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for navigation is PR1 1UH.
About
Bridge Over Branch Of Former Longridge Railway is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1219054). 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 SD5430 ST PAUL'S ROAD 941-1/5/264 Bridge over branch of former Longridge Railway GV II Public road bridge over branch line of former Longridge Railway. c.1846, for the Fleetwood, Preston and West Riding Railway Company. Coursed rock-faced sandstone blocks, brick parapet. Stilted segmental arch with keystone, battered abutment walls, ashlar string-course, brick parapet walls (perhaps re-built). History: part of junction line between Deepdale and Maudlands, constructed in 1846 to link the Longridge Railway (1840, terminating behind Stephenson Terrace) with the Fleetwood, Preston and West Riding Railway. Forms group with bridge over Deepdale Road, approx. 200m east (q.v.). Listing NGR: SD5422930222 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 392156 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge Over Branch Of Former Longridge Railway is a Grade II listed bridge located in Lancashire, North-West England. It is situated within the unparished area of Preston and reflects the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7663, -2.6958
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Preston
- Parish
- Preston, unparished area
- Postcode
- PR1 1UH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Preston
- Nearest railway station
- Preston — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26513625 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over Branch Of Former Longridge Railway?
- Bridge Over Branch Of Former Longridge Railway is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR1 1UH), in the parish of Preston, unparished area.
- What is Bridge Over Branch Of Former Longridge Railway?
- Bridge Over Branch Of Former Longridge Railway — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Over Branch Of Former Longridge Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Preston, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR1 1UH.
- Is Bridge Over Branch Of Former Longridge Railway a listed building?
- Bridge Over Branch Of Former Longridge Railway is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over Branch Of Former Longridge Railway free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over Branch Of Former Longridge Railway is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over Branch Of Former Longridge Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Preston, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR1 1UH.