Historic bridges · North West England
Canal Bridge Number 73
In or near Worthington.
Canal Bridge Number 73 — 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 · 2.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Canal Bridge Number 73, you can take a train to Adlington station, which is 2.3 km away. The postcode for the bridge is PR7 4AZ. Entry is free.
About
Canal Bridge Number 73 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1072472). 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 NE HEATH CHARNOCK off BOLTON ROAD 5/134 Canal Bridge No. 73 - - II Bridge, No. 73 over Leeds - Liverpool Canal (originally Lancaster Canal South End); probably 1790s. Stone. High elliptical arch with triple keystone; buttressed piers at each end of walls which are battered and curve inwards towards the centre; with bands, parapets with rounded coping, surmounted by simple modern railings. Listing NGR: SD5967815377 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 357651 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Canal Bridge Number 73 is a Grade II listed bridge located in North-West England. This structure is part of the region's extensive canal network, notable for its historical significance and architectural features.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6334, -2.6113
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Chorley
- Parish
- Heath Charnock
- Postcode
- PR7 4AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chorley
- Nearest railway station
- Adlington — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26328124 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canal Bridge Number 73?
- Canal Bridge Number 73 is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR7 4AZ), in the parish of Heath Charnock.
- What is Canal Bridge Number 73?
- Canal Bridge Number 73 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Canal Bridge Number 73?
- The nearest railway station is Adlington, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR7 4AZ.
- Is Canal Bridge Number 73 a listed building?
- Canal Bridge Number 73 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Canal Bridge Number 73 free to visit?
- Yes, Canal Bridge Number 73 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Canal Bridge Number 73?
- The nearest railway station is Adlington, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR7 4AZ.