Historic bridges · North West England
Hankinson Bridge (Number 40)
In or near Preston.
Hankinson Bridge (Number 40) — 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
- Salwick · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hankinson Bridge (Number 40), the nearest railway station is Salwick, located 6.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PR4 0DQ, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Hankinson Bridge (Number 40) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1072882). 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 MYERSCOUGH SD 53 NW 11/148 Hankinson Bridge (No.40) - - II Bridge over Lancaster Canal, opened 1797, engineer John Rennie. Squared sandstone blocks. Single elliptical arch with stepped keystone. Band below solid parapet with rounded top. Listing NGR: SD5072236844 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 185542 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hankinson Bridge (Number 40) 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
- 53.8255, -2.7501
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Wyre
- Parish
- Myerscough and Bilsborrow
- Postcode
- PR4 0DQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lancaster and Wyre
- Nearest railway station
- Salwick — 6.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26328930 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hankinson Bridge (Number 40)?
- Hankinson Bridge (Number 40) is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR4 0DQ), in the parish of Myerscough and Bilsborrow.
- What is Hankinson Bridge (Number 40)?
- Hankinson Bridge (Number 40) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hankinson Bridge (Number 40)?
- The nearest railway station is Salwick, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR4 0DQ.
- Is Hankinson Bridge (Number 40) a listed building?
- Hankinson Bridge (Number 40) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hankinson Bridge (Number 40) a protected site?
- Yes — Hankinson Bridge (Number 40) is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hankinson Bridge (Number 40) free to visit?
- Yes, Hankinson Bridge (Number 40) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hankinson Bridge (Number 40)?
- The nearest railway station is Salwick, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR4 0DQ.