Historic bridges · North West England
Bridge over outfall and spillway, Lymm Dam
In or near Lymm.
Bridge over outfall and spillway, Lymm Dam — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Matt Harrop — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Birchwood · 4.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Bridge over outfall and spillway at Lymm Dam, the nearest railway station is Birchwood, located 4.9 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
Bridge over outfall and spillway, Lymm Dam is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1226463). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Details SJ 68 NE LYMM C.P. CHURCH ROAD 2/44 Bridge over Outfall and Spillway, Lymm Dam II Bridge carrying Church Road over outfall and spillway from Lymm Dam, late C19. Bridge of ashlar buff sandstone; masonry spillway. Semicircular arch (span approximately 7 metres) with plain projecting stone bands at back of voussoirs and at road level, and plain ashlar parapets. Short east abutment against precipitous sandstone bank; battered, curved west abutment with large battered buttress on north side. The bridge is widened (mid C20) on south side, with concrete soffite, but with ashlar face rebuilt. The cascade spillway feeds an adjacent natural waterfall into the precipitous wooded Dingle. Listing NGR: SJ6819186945 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 423765 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Lymm Heritage Centre offers insights into the local history and culture of Lymm through various exhibitions. Visitors can explore the Lymm Story, which showcases the village's trades, transport, and traditions. The centre is run by volunteers and features activities for families, including trails and interactive exhibits.
Place summary
The Bridge over outfall and spillway at Lymm Dam is a Grade II listed bridge located in Lymm, within the West Midlands. This structure is recognised for its architectural significance and historical value.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.3784, -2.4796
- District
- Warrington
- Parish
- Lymm
- Postcode
- WA13 0AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tatton
- Phone
- 01925-943922
- Nearest railway station
- Birchwood — 4.9 km
- Opening
- Thursday to Sunday 12pm - 4pm; closed 24 Dec - 7 Jan
- Official site
- www.lymmhic.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26520458 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Lymm Dam
Viewpoints · 0.0 km
Lymm War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
St Mary's Church, Lymm
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Lymm Heritage Centre
Museums · 0.3 km
Lymm Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Slitting Mill
Historic houses · 0.5 km
Lymm Baptist Church
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Lymm Water Tower
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Lymm
Towns & cities · 0.6 km
Crossfield Bridge, Lymm
Historic bridges · 0.8 km
St Peter's Church, Oughtrington
Historic churches · 1.3 km
Oughtrington Hall
Historic houses · 1.3 km
Nearby
📷 4Viewpoints · North West England
Lymm Dam
Lymm Dam is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Lymm War Memorial
Lymm War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St Mary's Church, Lymm
St Mary's Church, Lymm — grade II listed church in Lymm, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Museums · North West England
Lymm Heritage Centre
Lymm Heritage Centre — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · North West England
Lymm Cross
Lymm Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · North West England
Slitting Mill
Slitting Mill — a historic house in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Bridge over outfall and spillway, Lymm Dam
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Agden Brow Caravan Park
Agden Brow Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Holly Bank Caravan Park
Holly Bank Caravan Park — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Canal Bank Farm caravan site
Canal Bank Farm caravan site — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Dunham Massey Scout Camp
Dunham Massey Scout Camp — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Into the Wild Bushcraft
Into the Wild Bushcraft — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7
📷 5Restaurants · North West England
Galleries Cafe
Galleries Cafe — a restaurant in wales north.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
George and Dragon, Great Budworth
George and Dragon, Great Budworth in England North West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · North West England
Wok Inn
Wok Inn — a restaurant in england west midlands. Cuisine: chinese;oriental. 4.5-star.
📷 5
📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Volunteer Hotel
Volunteer Hotel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
More bridges in this region
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Albert Bridge
Albert Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Arpley New Bridge
Arpley New Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · North West England
Arpley Railway Bridge
Arpley Railway Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · North West England
Barton Road Bridge
Barton Road Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge over outfall and spillway, Lymm Dam?
- Bridge over outfall and spillway, Lymm Dam is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WA13 0AL), in the parish of Lymm.
- What is Bridge over outfall and spillway, Lymm Dam?
- Bridge over outfall and spillway, Lymm Dam — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge over outfall and spillway, Lymm Dam?
- The nearest railway station is Birchwood, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA13 0AL.
- Is Bridge over outfall and spillway, Lymm Dam a listed building?
- Bridge over outfall and spillway, Lymm Dam is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge over outfall and spillway, Lymm Dam free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge over outfall and spillway, Lymm Dam is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge over outfall and spillway, Lymm Dam?
- The nearest railway station is Birchwood, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA13 0AL.