Historic bridges · North West England
Lancaster Canal Barker's Bridge (Number 126)
In or near Bolton-le-Sands.
Lancaster Canal Barker's Bridge (Number 126) — 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
- Carnforth · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Lancaster Canal Barker's Bridge (Number 126), the nearest railway station is Carnforth, located 1.6 km away. Entry is free, and the location is accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is LA5 9TN.
About
Lancaster Canal Barker's Bridge (Number 126) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1071938). 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 46 NE BOLTON-LE-SANDS MAIN A6 ROAD (Off) 6/35 Barker's Bridge, (No. 126) II Bridge over the Lancaster Canal, opened in 1797. Large punched gritstone blocks. Single semi-elliptical arch with projecting keystone. String course under solid parapet with rounded coping. Listing NGR: SD4884669348 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 181769 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Morecambe Bay SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Morecambe Bay
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lancaster Canal Barker's Bridge (Number 126) is a Grade II listed bridge located in Bolton-le-Sands, Lancashire, North-West England. This structure is part of the Lancaster Canal, serving both functional and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1174, -2.7841
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Bolton-le-Sands
- Postcode
- LA5 9TN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Carnforth — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26327308 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lancaster Canal Barker's Bridge (Number 126)?
- Lancaster Canal Barker's Bridge (Number 126) is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA5 9TN), in the parish of Bolton-le-Sands.
- What is Lancaster Canal Barker's Bridge (Number 126)?
- Lancaster Canal Barker's Bridge (Number 126) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lancaster Canal Barker's Bridge (Number 126)?
- The nearest railway station is Carnforth, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA5 9TN.
- Is Lancaster Canal Barker's Bridge (Number 126) a listed building?
- Lancaster Canal Barker's Bridge (Number 126) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lancaster Canal Barker's Bridge (Number 126) a protected site?
- Yes — Lancaster Canal Barker's Bridge (Number 126) is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- Is Lancaster Canal Barker's Bridge (Number 126) free to visit?
- Yes, Lancaster Canal Barker's Bridge (Number 126) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lancaster Canal Barker's Bridge (Number 126)?
- The nearest railway station is Carnforth, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA5 9TN.