Historic bridges · North West England
Gathurst Bridge
In or near Worthington.
Gathurst 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
- Gathurst · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Gathurst Bridge is located in Wigan, North West England, with the postcode WN6 8HZ. The nearest railway station is Gathurst, which is 0.3 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Gathurst 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 1228454). 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 SHEVINGTON GATHURST LANE SD 50 NW 4/109 Gathurst Bridge - - II Bridge over Leeds and Liverpool Canal. 1780s. Stone. Elliptical arch with cambered band and parapet over; end piers. Listing NGR: SD5405307433 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 403046 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gathurst Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North-West England. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical value.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5615, -2.6951
- District
- Wigan
- Parish
- Shevington
- Postcode
- WN6 8HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wigan
- Nearest railway station
- Gathurst — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26522289 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gathurst Bridge?
- Gathurst Bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WN6 8HZ), in the parish of Shevington.
- What is Gathurst Bridge?
- Gathurst Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gathurst Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Gathurst, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode WN6 8HZ.
- Is Gathurst Bridge a listed building?
- Gathurst Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Gathurst Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Gathurst Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gathurst Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Gathurst, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN6 8HZ.