Historic bridges · North West England
Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Lathom) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Burscough)
In or near Bickerstaffe.
Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Lathom) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Burscough) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, Unit
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Burscough Junction · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Junction Bridge at Top Locks, the nearest railway station is Burscough Junction, located 0.6 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is L40 4BF.
About
Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Lathom) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Burscough) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1297511). 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 LATHOM SD41SE WHEAT LANE 663-1/3/80 (West side (off)) Junction Bridge at Top Locks (that part in Lathom CP) GV II Includes: Junction Bridge at Top Locks (that part in Burscough CP) LEEDS-LIVERPOOL CANAL BURSCOUGH. Bridge carrying towpath of Leeds-Liverpool Canal over junction with Rufford Branch Canal or "New Cut". Dated 1816 on keystones of both sides, probably replacing an earlier swing bridge; for the Leeds-Liverpool Canal Company, resident engineer Richard Owen. Sandstone ashlar. A high semi-elliptical arch with rusticated voussoirs and a carved keystone flanked by sunk panels with the raised digits "18" and "16"; a broad band, and parapet of massive dressed blocks with rounded coping; rusticated pilasters; oval number plates "1" on both sides. The most visually striking component of a group of canal structures at Top Locks. Located on boundary between Burscough CP and Lathom CP. Listing NGR: SD4510511469 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 386318 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Ribble & Alt Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Junction Bridge at Top Locks is a Grade II listed bridge located in Burscough, Lancashire, part of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. This structure is notable for its historical significance within the canal network of North-West England.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5969, -2.8309
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- West Lancashire
- Parish
- Burscough
- Postcode
- L40 4BF
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Lancashire
- Nearest railway station
- Burscough Junction — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26585083 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Lathom) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Burscough)?
- Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Lathom) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Burscough) is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode L40 4BF), in the parish of Burscough.
- What is Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Lathom) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Burscough)?
- Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Lathom) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Burscough) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, Unit
- How do I get to Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Lathom) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Burscough)?
- The nearest railway station is Burscough Junction, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode L40 4BF.
- Is Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Lathom) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Burscough) a listed building?
- Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Lathom) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Burscough) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Lathom) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Burscough) a protected site?
- Yes — Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Lathom) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Burscough) is part of the Ribble & Alt Estuaries Ramsar wetland.
- Is Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Lathom) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Burscough) free to visit?
- Yes, Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Lathom) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Burscough) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Lathom) Leeds And Liverpool Canal Junction Bridge At Top Locks (That Part In Burscough)?
- The nearest railway station is Burscough Junction, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode L40 4BF.