Historic bridges · North West England
Galgate Bridge
In or near Galgate.
Galgate 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
- Lancaster · 6.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Galgate Bridge is located in Lancaster, Lancashire, with the postcode LA2 0LQ. The nearest railway station is Lancaster, which is 6.8 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Galgate Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.9887°, -2.7910°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
Details SD 45 NE ELLEL 8/85 Galgate Bridge (No.86) - - II Accommodation bridge over Lancaster Canal, opened 1797. Engineer John Rennie. Punched sandstone blocks. Single elliptical arch with stepped keystone. Solid parapet with band and rounded coping. Listing NGR: SD4823655030 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 434152 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Galgate Bridge is a bridge located in Ellel, Lancashire, in North-West England. It is a notable structure within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9887, -2.7910
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Ellel
- Postcode
- LA2 0LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lancaster and Wyre
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster — 6.8 km
Sources
- osm: w845651216 (ODbL)
- commons: Galgate Bridge 86 Lancaster Canal 5910.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Galgate Bridge?
- Galgate Bridge is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA2 0LQ), in the parish of Ellel.
- What is Galgate Bridge?
- Galgate Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Galgate Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA2 0LQ.
- Is Galgate Bridge a listed building?
- Galgate Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Galgate Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Galgate Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Galgate Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 6.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA2 0LQ.