Historic bridges · North West England
Croston Town Bridge
In or near Wrightington Bar.
Croston Town Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Croston · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Croston Town Bridge, the nearest railway station is Croston, located 0.9 km away. The postcode for navigation is PR26 9HA, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Croston Town Bridge is a scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1362107). 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 CROSTON THE HILLOCKS SD 41 NE 8/80 Town Bridge 17.4.67 GV II Bridge, dated 1682 on outside of west parapet. Squared sandstone. Single segmental arch with arch band (reinforced with iron strap), rounded coping to parapets, which are continued in a splay at the south end (carrying iron railings here); humped sett-paved deck. Apex block on west parapet dated 1682 in raised figures on the outer side. Small structure but still a public road bridge; with Church Street immediately to the east and Church of St. Michael which is framed by that street, an essential element of a tightly-knit and both visually and historically interesting group which is the principal architectural asset of the centre of this parish. Listing NGR: SD4896518472 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 184332 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Croston Town Bridge is a Grade II listed building, originally dated 1682, located in Lancashire. It features a single segmental arch and is an important part of the local architectural heritage, serving as a public road bridge.
Place summary
Croston Town Bridge is a bridge located in North-West England. It is designated as a scheduled monument, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6602, -2.7738
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Chorley
- Parish
- Croston
- Postcode
- PR26 9HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Ribble
- Nearest railway station
- Croston — 0.9 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17640988 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Croston Town Bridge?
- Croston Town Bridge is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR26 9HA), in the parish of Croston.
- What is Croston Town Bridge?
- Croston Town Bridge — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Croston Town Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Croston, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR26 9HA.
- Is Croston Town Bridge a listed building?
- Croston Town Bridge is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Croston Town Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Croston Town Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Croston Town Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Croston, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR26 9HA.