Historic bridges · North West England
Canal Bridge Number 72 At Sd 596 146 Idle Bridge
In or near Worthington.
Canal Bridge Number 72 At Sd 596 146 Idle Bridge — 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
- Adlington · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Canal Bridge Number 72 at SD 596 146 Idle Bridge, the nearest railway station is Adlington, located 1.6 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for navigation is PR6 9JL.
About
Canal Bridge Number 72 At Sd 596 146 Idle Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1072477). 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 SD 51 SE HEATH CHARNOCK off WESTHOUGHTON ROAD 8/147 Canal Bridge No. 72 (Idle Bridge) - at SD 596 146 - II Bridge, over Leeds - Liverpool Canal (originally Lancaster Canal South End); probably 1790s. Stone. Elliptical arch with triple keystone; buttressed piers at each end of walls which are battered and curve inwards towards centre; with bands, parapets with rounded coping. Listing NGR: SD5970114648 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 357664 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Canal Bridge Number 72 is located in Heath Charnock, Lancashire, North-West England. This Grade II listed bridge is part of the local canal network, notable for its historical significance and architectural design.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6268, -2.6108
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Chorley
- Parish
- Heath Charnock
- Postcode
- PR6 9JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chorley
- Nearest railway station
- Adlington — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26328131 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canal Bridge Number 72 At Sd 596 146 Idle Bridge?
- Canal Bridge Number 72 At Sd 596 146 Idle Bridge is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR6 9JL), in the parish of Heath Charnock.
- What is Canal Bridge Number 72 At Sd 596 146 Idle Bridge?
- Canal Bridge Number 72 At Sd 596 146 Idle Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Canal Bridge Number 72 At Sd 596 146 Idle Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Adlington, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR6 9JL.
- Is Canal Bridge Number 72 At Sd 596 146 Idle Bridge a listed building?
- Canal Bridge Number 72 At Sd 596 146 Idle Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Canal Bridge Number 72 At Sd 596 146 Idle Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Canal Bridge Number 72 At Sd 596 146 Idle Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Canal Bridge Number 72 At Sd 596 146 Idle Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Adlington, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR6 9JL.