Historic bridges · North West England
Leeds And Liverpool Canal Bridge Number 40
In or near Wrightington Bar.
Leeds And Liverpool Canal Bridge Number 40 — 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
- Appley Bridge · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Leeds And Liverpool Canal Bridge Number 40, the nearest railway station is Appley Bridge, located 1.8 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is WN8 7RD.
About
Leeds And Liverpool Canal Bridge Number 40 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1073165). 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 PARBOLD LEEDS AND LIVERPOOL CANAL SD 50 NW 10/74 Bridge No 40 - II Accommodation bridge over Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Probably early 1770s. Coursed sandstone. Single elliptical arch. Band below parapet with coping. The section of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal between Newburgh and Gathurst follows the line of Leigh's Cut, begun by the Douglas Navigation c1753. Work was in progress in 1772, and the canal between Gathurst and Liverpool was opened for traffic in 1774. Hadfield, C., and Biddle, G., The Canals of North West England, 1970, vol I, p73. Listing NGR: SD5073909984 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 357850 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Leeds and Liverpool Canal Bridge Number 40 is a Grade II listed bridge located in North-West England. It is part of the extensive Leeds and Liverpool Canal system, which is significant for its historical and engineering value. The bridge exemplifies the canal's architectural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5841, -2.7456
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- West Lancashire
- Parish
- Dalton
- Postcode
- WN8 7RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Lancashire
- Nearest railway station
- Appley Bridge — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26330834 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leeds And Liverpool Canal Bridge Number 40?
- Leeds And Liverpool Canal Bridge Number 40 is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WN8 7RD), in the parish of Dalton.
- What is Leeds And Liverpool Canal Bridge Number 40?
- Leeds And Liverpool Canal Bridge Number 40 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Leeds And Liverpool Canal Bridge Number 40?
- The nearest railway station is Appley Bridge, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode WN8 7RD.
- Is Leeds And Liverpool Canal Bridge Number 40 a listed building?
- Leeds And Liverpool Canal Bridge Number 40 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Leeds And Liverpool Canal Bridge Number 40 free to visit?
- Yes, Leeds And Liverpool Canal Bridge Number 40 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leeds And Liverpool Canal Bridge Number 40?
- The nearest railway station is Appley Bridge, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WN8 7RD.