Historic bridges · North West England
Bridge Over Railway
In or near Bickerstaffe.
Bridge Over 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
- Upholland · 0.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
You can visit the Bridge Over Railway by heading to the nearest railway station, Upholland, which is approximately 0 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is WN8 9RE, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bridge Over 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 1201639). 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 UP HOLLAND SD50SW PIMBO LANE 783-1/4/58 Bridge over railway GV II Public road bridge over railway. c1846-8. For the Liverpool and Bury Railway Company. Engineers James and William Thomson. Sandstone ashlar. Segmental arch with imposts carried through, broad flanking pilasters, moulded band, and parapet of large blocks with ridged coping. Forms group with west portal of Up Holland Tunnel approx 400m east (qv). Listing NGR: SD5100803783 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 389028 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Bridge Over Railway is located in North-West England and is designated as a Grade II listed building. This classification highlights its architectural significance and historical importance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5284, -2.7405
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- West Lancashire
- Parish
- Up Holland
- Postcode
- WN8 9RE
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Lancashire
- Nearest railway station
- Upholland — 0 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26497345 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Over Railway?
- Bridge Over Railway is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WN8 9RE), in the parish of Up Holland.
- What is Bridge Over Railway?
- Bridge Over Railway — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Over Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Upholland, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode WN8 9RE.
- Is Bridge Over Railway a listed building?
- Bridge Over Railway is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Over Railway free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Over Railway is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Over Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Upholland, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN8 9RE.