Historic bridges · North West England
Lancaster Canal Carr Lane Bridge
In or near Scotforth.
Lancaster Canal Carr Lane Bridge — 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
- Lancaster · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Lancaster Canal Carr Lane Bridge, the nearest railway station is Lancaster, which is 3.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LA2 0AQ. Entry is free.
About
Lancaster Canal Carr Lane Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1298383). 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 LANCASTER SD45NE BROKEN BACK LANE 1685-1/2/23 Carr Lane Bridge (No.93), (that part 30/11/70 in Lancaster District) (Formerly Listed as: CANAL BRIDGES Carr Lane Bridge (No. 93)) II Also known as: Broken-Back Bridge BROKEN BACK LANE. Public road bridge over the Deep Cutting of the Lancaster Canal, which was opened in 1797. Probably by John Rennie (engineer). Coursed squared sandstone. Concave in plan, with slightly battered abutments. Semi-elliptical arch with triple keystone. The band (which indicates the original road level) falls towards the centre of the bridge and gives the impression that the arch has broken. The road surface has been raised and the parapets, with rounded copings and rectangular terminals, have been rebuilt and have been pierced at the centre with railings, presumably facilitating drainage of the roadway. The bridge has long been known as Broken-Back Bridge and must have given its nickname to the lane (originally Carr Lane) which it carries over the canal. Part of this bridge is in Thurnham CP. Listing NGR: SD4713058560 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 383057 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lancaster Canal Carr Lane Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North-West England. It is part of the Lancaster Canal, which played a significant role in the region's transport history. The bridge exemplifies the engineering and architectural styles of its time.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0203, -2.8084
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Lancaster, unparished area
- Postcode
- LA2 0AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lancaster and Wyre
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26585886 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lancaster Canal Carr Lane Bridge?
- Lancaster Canal Carr Lane Bridge is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA2 0AQ), in the parish of Lancaster, unparished area.
- What is Lancaster Canal Carr Lane Bridge?
- Lancaster Canal Carr Lane Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lancaster Canal Carr Lane Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA2 0AQ.
- Is Lancaster Canal Carr Lane Bridge a listed building?
- Lancaster Canal Carr Lane Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lancaster Canal Carr Lane Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Lancaster Canal Carr Lane Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lancaster Canal Carr Lane Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA2 0AQ.