Historic bridges · North West England
Lancaster Canal Bridge: Moon's Bridge (Number 36)
In or near Preston.
Lancaster Canal Bridge: Moon's Bridge (Number 36) — 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
- Salwick · 5.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Lancaster Canal Bridge: Moon's Bridge (Number 36), the nearest railway station is Salwick, located 5.8 km away. The postcode for navigation is PR4 0BD, and entry is free.
About
Lancaster Canal Bridge: Moon's Bridge (Number 36) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1317401). 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 53 NW WOODPLUMPTON HOLLOWFORTH LANE 4/128 Moon's Bridge (No.36) II Public road bridge over Lancaster Canal, 1790s, Engineer John Rennie. Squared sandstone. Elliptical arch with scored voussoirs and triple keystones, bands, parapets with rounded coping, pilastered ends. Listing NGR: SD5028836072 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 185975 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lancaster Canal Bridge, also known as Moon's Bridge (Number 36), is located in Woodplumpton, Lancashire, in North-West England. This Grade II listed building is notable for its historical significance within the region's canal infrastructure.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8185, -2.7566
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Preston
- Parish
- Woodplumpton
- Postcode
- PR4 0BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ribble Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Salwick — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26603633 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lancaster Canal Bridge: Moon's Bridge (Number 36)?
- Lancaster Canal Bridge: Moon's Bridge (Number 36) is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR4 0BD), in the parish of Woodplumpton.
- What is Lancaster Canal Bridge: Moon's Bridge (Number 36)?
- Lancaster Canal Bridge: Moon's Bridge (Number 36) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lancaster Canal Bridge: Moon's Bridge (Number 36)?
- The nearest railway station is Salwick, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR4 0BD.
- Is Lancaster Canal Bridge: Moon's Bridge (Number 36) a listed building?
- Lancaster Canal Bridge: Moon's Bridge (Number 36) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lancaster Canal Bridge: Moon's Bridge (Number 36) a protected site?
- Yes — Lancaster Canal Bridge: Moon's Bridge (Number 36) is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Lancaster Canal Bridge: Moon's Bridge (Number 36) free to visit?
- Yes, Lancaster Canal Bridge: Moon's Bridge (Number 36) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lancaster Canal Bridge: Moon's Bridge (Number 36)?
- The nearest railway station is Salwick, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR4 0BD.