Historic bridges · North West England
Change Bridge
In or near Oxenholme.
Change Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kendal · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Change Bridge is located in Westmorland and Furness, postcode LA9 7ST. The nearest railway station is Kendal, which is 1.5 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Change Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Coordinates: 54.3190°, -2.7391°.
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Heritage listing
Change Bridge is a Grade II listed single-arch changeline bridge spanning what was formerly a section of the Lancaster Canal in the English market town of Kendal, Cumbria. The structure dates to around 1817. Horses pulling laden barges crossed from one side of the canal to the other, to avoid the coal wharves on the northwestern side of the bridge. It now carries Garden Road, and is believed to be the only change bridge in Cumbria. The bridge is probably the work of John Fletcher, based on earlier designs by John Rennie the Elder. Rennie's route for the canal was authorised in 1792. It is constructed of squared coursed limestone with limestone voussoirs. Ramped paths lead to and from either side, with the cobblestones of the western ramp still intact.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Kent and Tributaries SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Change Bridge is a Grade II listed single-arch changeline bridge spanning what was formerly a section of the Lancaster Canal in the English market town of Kendal, Cumbria. The structure dates to around 1817. Horses pulling laden barges crossed from one side of the canal to the other, to avoid the coal wharves on the northwestern side of the bridge. It now carries Garden Road, and is believed to be the only change bridge in Cumbria. The bridge is probably the work of John Fletcher, based on earlier designs by John Rennie the Elder. Rennie's route for the canal was authorised in 1792. It is constructed of squared coursed limestone with limestone voussoirs. Ramped paths lead to and from either side, with the cobblestones of the western ramp still intact. Kendal Civic Society restored the bridge in 2002 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
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- Coordinates
- 54.3190, -2.7391
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Kendal
- Postcode
- LA9 7ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Westmorland and Lonsdale
- Nearest railway station
- Kendal — 1.5 km
- Opening
- c. {{start date and age|1817|p=yes}}
- Official site
- www.southlakeland.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: w851438238 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Change Bridge, Kendal (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Turning bridge Kendal.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Change Bridge?
- Change Bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA9 7ST), in the parish of Kendal.
- What is Change Bridge?
- Change Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Change Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA9 7ST.
- Is Change Bridge a listed building?
- Change Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Change Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Change Bridge is part of the River Kent and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Change Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Change Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Change Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Kendal, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA9 7ST.