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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges Β· North West England

Lancaster Canal Thwaite End Bridge (Number 127)

In or near Nether Kellet.

Free admission

Lancaster Canal Thwaite End Bridge (Number 127) β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Old benchmark on Thwaite End Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 7261934

Luke Shaw β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Carnforth Β· 1.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Lancaster Canal Thwaite End Bridge (Number 127), you can reach it via the nearest railway station, Carnforth, which is 1.1 km away. The postcode for the bridge is LA5 9EF, and entry is free.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Lancaster Canal Thwaite End Bridge (Number 127) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1071922). 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 CARNFORTH MAIN A6 ROAD (Off) 6/75 Thwaite End Bridge, (No 127) II Bridge over Lancaster Canal, opened in 1797. Large gritstone blocks. Semi-elliptical arch with raised keystone. String course below round-topped parapet. Listing NGR: SD4938369630 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 181828 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Lancaster Canal Thwaite End Bridge (Number 127) is a Grade II listed bridge located in Carnforth, Lancashire, North-West England. It is part of the historic Lancaster Canal, notable for its architectural significance within the region.

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Coordinates
54.1200, -2.7759
County
Lancashire
District
Lancaster
Parish
Carnforth
Postcode
LA5 9EF
Parliamentary constituency
Morecambe and Lunesdale
Nearest railway station
Carnforth β€” 1.1 km

Sources

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Campsites Β· North West England

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George & Dragon

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lancaster Canal Thwaite End Bridge (Number 127)?
Lancaster Canal Thwaite End Bridge (Number 127) is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA5 9EF), in the parish of Carnforth.
What is Lancaster Canal Thwaite End Bridge (Number 127)?
Lancaster Canal Thwaite End Bridge (Number 127) β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Lancaster Canal Thwaite End Bridge (Number 127)?
The nearest railway station is Carnforth, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA5 9EF.
Is Lancaster Canal Thwaite End Bridge (Number 127) a listed building?
Lancaster Canal Thwaite End Bridge (Number 127) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Lancaster Canal Thwaite End Bridge (Number 127) free to visit?
Yes, Lancaster Canal Thwaite End Bridge (Number 127) is free to enter.
How do I get to Lancaster Canal Thwaite End Bridge (Number 127)?
The nearest railway station is Carnforth, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA5 9EF.