Historic bridges · North West England
Head Nook Bridge (Number 43)
In or near Great Eccleston.
Head Nook Bridge (Number 43) — 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 · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Head Nook Bridge (Number 43), the nearest railway station is Salwick, located 8.2 km away. The postcode for navigation is PR3 0RS, and entry is free.
About
Head Nook Bridge (Number 43) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1163805). 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 11/149 Head Nook Bridge (No.43) - - 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: SD5035139039 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 185543 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
Head Nook Bridge (Number 43) 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
- 53.8452, -2.7561
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Wyre
- Parish
- Myerscough and Bilsborrow
- Postcode
- PR3 0RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lancaster and Wyre
- Nearest railway station
- Salwick — 8.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26457366 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Head Nook Bridge (Number 43)?
- Head Nook Bridge (Number 43) is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR3 0RS), in the parish of Myerscough and Bilsborrow.
- What is Head Nook Bridge (Number 43)?
- Head Nook Bridge (Number 43) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Head Nook Bridge (Number 43)?
- The nearest railway station is Salwick, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR3 0RS.
- Is Head Nook Bridge (Number 43) a listed building?
- Head Nook Bridge (Number 43) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Head Nook Bridge (Number 43) a protected site?
- Yes — Head Nook Bridge (Number 43) is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Head Nook Bridge (Number 43) free to visit?
- Yes, Head Nook Bridge (Number 43) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Head Nook Bridge (Number 43)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PR3 0RS. It sits within the Lancaster and Wyre parliamentary constituency.