Historic bridges · North West England
Hay Carr Bridge (No 83)
In or near Forton.
Hay Carr Bridge (No 83) — 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
- Lancaster · 8.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hay Carr Bridge (No 83), the nearest railway station is Lancaster, located 8.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LA2 0HJ, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Hay Carr Bridge (No 83) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1262777). 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 SD 45 SE ELLEL 12/86 Hay Carr Bridge (No.83) - GV 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: SD4861552969 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 434153 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hay Carr Bridge (No 83) is a Grade II listed bridge located in North-West England. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9702, -2.7848
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Ellel
- Postcode
- LA2 0HJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lancaster and Wyre
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster — 8.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26553630 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hay Carr Bridge (No 83)?
- Hay Carr Bridge (No 83) is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA2 0HJ), in the parish of Ellel.
- What is Hay Carr Bridge (No 83)?
- Hay Carr Bridge (No 83) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hay Carr Bridge (No 83)?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA2 0HJ.
- Is Hay Carr Bridge (No 83) a listed building?
- Hay Carr Bridge (No 83) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hay Carr Bridge (No 83) free to visit?
- Yes, Hay Carr Bridge (No 83) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hay Carr Bridge (No 83)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA2 0HJ. It sits within the Lancaster and Wyre parliamentary constituency.