Historic bridges · North West England
Lancaster Canal Bolton Turnpike Bridge (Number 123)
In or near Bolton-le-Sands.
Lancaster Canal Bolton Turnpike Bridge (Number 123) — 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 · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Lancaster Canal Bolton Turnpike Bridge (Number 123), the nearest railway station is Carnforth, located 3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LA5 8DW. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Lancaster Canal Bolton Turnpike Bridge (Number 123) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1071940). 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 48 68 BOLTON-LE-SANDS MAIN ROAD 11/8 Bolton Turnpike Bridge, (No, 123) 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: SD4843168018 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 181772 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 Bolton Turnpike Bridge (Number 123) is a Grade II listed bridge located in Bolton-le-Sands, Lancashire, North-West England. It serves as a notable structure within the Lancaster Canal system.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1055, -2.7902
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Bolton-le-Sands
- Postcode
- LA5 8DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Carnforth — 3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26327311 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lancaster Canal Bolton Turnpike Bridge (Number 123)?
- Lancaster Canal Bolton Turnpike Bridge (Number 123) is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA5 8DW), in the parish of Bolton-le-Sands.
- What is Lancaster Canal Bolton Turnpike Bridge (Number 123)?
- Lancaster Canal Bolton Turnpike Bridge (Number 123) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lancaster Canal Bolton Turnpike Bridge (Number 123)?
- The nearest railway station is Carnforth, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA5 8DW.
- Is Lancaster Canal Bolton Turnpike Bridge (Number 123) a listed building?
- Lancaster Canal Bolton Turnpike Bridge (Number 123) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lancaster Canal Bolton Turnpike Bridge (Number 123) a protected site?
- Yes — Lancaster Canal Bolton Turnpike Bridge (Number 123) is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- Is Lancaster Canal Bolton Turnpike Bridge (Number 123) free to visit?
- Yes, Lancaster Canal Bolton Turnpike Bridge (Number 123) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lancaster Canal Bolton Turnpike Bridge (Number 123)?
- The nearest railway station is Carnforth, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA5 8DW.