Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Huddersfield Narrow Canal; Pig Tail Bridge
In or near Marsden.
Huddersfield Narrow Canal; Pig Tail Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Alexander P Kapp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Marsden · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Huddersfield Narrow Canal and Pig Tail Bridge, the nearest railway station is Marsden, located 1 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for navigation is HD7 6AG.
About
Huddersfield Narrow Canal; Pig Tail Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1276130). 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 SE 055124 HUDDERSFIELD NARROW CANAL 5/196 Pig Tail Bridge - - II 1794-8. Engineer probably Benjamin Outram. Hammer dressed stone. Segmental arch. Setted towpath under. String course at base of parapet. Buttressing at each end of bridge. Mounting blocks alongside adjacent lock 33. Listing NGR: SE0549912428 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 410330 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
Huddersfield Narrow Canal's Pig Tail Bridge is located in Yorkshire. This Grade II listed building is notable for its distinctive design and function within the canal infrastructure. It contributes to the historical significance of the canal system in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6084, -1.9184
- District
- Kirklees
- Parish
- Kirklees, unparished area
- Postcode
- HD7 6AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Colne Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Marsden — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26565668 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Huddersfield Narrow Canal; Pig Tail Bridge?
- Huddersfield Narrow Canal; Pig Tail Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HD7 6AG), in the parish of Kirklees, unparished area.
- What is Huddersfield Narrow Canal; Pig Tail Bridge?
- Huddersfield Narrow Canal; Pig Tail Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Huddersfield Narrow Canal; Pig Tail Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Marsden, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode HD7 6AG.
- Is Huddersfield Narrow Canal; Pig Tail Bridge a listed building?
- Huddersfield Narrow Canal; Pig Tail Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Huddersfield Narrow Canal; Pig Tail Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Huddersfield Narrow Canal; Pig Tail Bridge is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Huddersfield Narrow Canal; Pig Tail Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Huddersfield Narrow Canal; Pig Tail Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Huddersfield Narrow Canal; Pig Tail Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Marsden, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HD7 6AG.