Historic bridges · North West England
Lancaster Canal Occupation Bridge (Number 117)
In or near Bolton-le-Sands.
Lancaster Canal Occupation Bridge (Number 117) — 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
- Bare Lane · 2.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The nearest railway station to Lancaster Canal Occupation Bridge (Number 117) is Bare Lane, located 2.1 km away. Entry to the bridge is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is LA2 6DU.
About
Lancaster Canal Occupation Bridge (Number 117) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1165993). 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 SLYNE-WITH-HEST HIGHFIELD DRIVE (OFF) 6/228 Occupation Bridge, (No 117) 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: SD4688366200 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 181972 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 Occupation Bridge (Number 117) is a Grade II listed bridge located in Slyne-with-Hest, Lancashire, North-West England. It serves as a crossing over the Lancaster Canal, contributing to the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0890, -2.8135
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Lancaster
- Parish
- Slyne-with-Hest
- Postcode
- LA2 6DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Bare Lane — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26459465 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lancaster Canal Occupation Bridge (Number 117)?
- Lancaster Canal Occupation Bridge (Number 117) is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA2 6DU), in the parish of Slyne-with-Hest.
- What is Lancaster Canal Occupation Bridge (Number 117)?
- Lancaster Canal Occupation Bridge (Number 117) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lancaster Canal Occupation Bridge (Number 117)?
- The nearest railway station is Bare Lane, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA2 6DU.
- Is Lancaster Canal Occupation Bridge (Number 117) a listed building?
- Lancaster Canal Occupation Bridge (Number 117) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lancaster Canal Occupation Bridge (Number 117) a protected site?
- Yes — Lancaster Canal Occupation Bridge (Number 117) is part of the Morecambe Bay SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Morecambe Bay Ramsar wetland.
- Is Lancaster Canal Occupation Bridge (Number 117) free to visit?
- Yes, Lancaster Canal Occupation Bridge (Number 117) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lancaster Canal Occupation Bridge (Number 117)?
- The nearest railway station is Bare Lane, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA2 6DU.