Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
High Royd Bridge Rochdale Canal High Royd Bridge
In or near Ripponden.
High Royd Bridge Rochdale Canal High Royd Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Roger Templeman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Sowerby Bridge · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit High Royd Bridge on the Rochdale Canal, the nearest railway station is Sowerby Bridge, which is 1.5 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is HX6 2RH, and entry is free.
About
High Royd Bridge Rochdale Canal High Royd Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1299830). 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 SOWERBY BRIDGE ROCHDALE CANAL SE 0424 and SE 0524 9/178 High Royd Bridge - - II Canal bridge. c1798. For the Rochdale Canal Company. Coursed squared stone. Horseshoe arch with tie-stones; band below parapet (possibly rebuilt) which has triangular section coping. Pilaster buttresses, flanking arch, rise into ashlar piers at parapet, the coping raised and hipped above them. Below arch, tow path on south side has large kerb stoned. For history of canal construction see Sowerby Long Bridge (12/177). Listing NGR: SE0484724004 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 339306 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
High Royd Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located over the Rochdale Canal in Yorkshire, within the unparished area of Calderdale. This structure is notable for its historical significance in the region's transport network.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7124, -1.9280
- District
- Calderdale
- Parish
- Calderdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- HX6 2RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Calder Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Sowerby Bridge — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26587190 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is High Royd Bridge Rochdale Canal High Royd Bridge?
- High Royd Bridge Rochdale Canal High Royd Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HX6 2RH), in the parish of Calderdale, unparished area.
- What is High Royd Bridge Rochdale Canal High Royd Bridge?
- High Royd Bridge Rochdale Canal High Royd Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to High Royd Bridge Rochdale Canal High Royd Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Sowerby Bridge, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode HX6 2RH.
- Is High Royd Bridge Rochdale Canal High Royd Bridge a listed building?
- High Royd Bridge Rochdale Canal High Royd Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is High Royd Bridge Rochdale Canal High Royd Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — High Royd Bridge Rochdale Canal High Royd Bridge is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is High Royd Bridge Rochdale Canal High Royd Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, High Royd Bridge Rochdale Canal High Royd Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to High Royd Bridge Rochdale Canal High Royd Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Sowerby Bridge, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HX6 2RH.