Historic bridges · North West England
Leeds And Liverpool Canal Waterhouse Bridge
In or near Worthington.
Leeds And Liverpool Canal Waterhouse 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
- Adlington · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The nearest railway station to Leeds And Liverpool Canal Waterhouse Bridge is Adlington, located 1 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Leeds And Liverpool Canal Waterhouse 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 1067319). 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 BLACKROD LEEDS AND LIVERPOOL SD 51 SE CANAL 2/9 Waterhouse Bridge - - II Accommodation bridge. 1790s. For Lancaster canal south branch, engineer John Rennie. Stone. Elliptical arch with keystone, raised band and parapet. Listing NGR: SD5979612233 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 210490 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Leeds And Liverpool Canal Waterhouse Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in Adlington, Lancashire, North-West England. It serves as a notable structure over the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, reflecting the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6051, -2.6091
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Chorley
- Parish
- Adlington
- Postcode
- PR7 4HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chorley
- Nearest railway station
- Adlington — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26320145 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leeds And Liverpool Canal Waterhouse Bridge?
- Leeds And Liverpool Canal Waterhouse Bridge is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR7 4HU), in the parish of Adlington.
- What is Leeds And Liverpool Canal Waterhouse Bridge?
- Leeds And Liverpool Canal Waterhouse Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Leeds And Liverpool Canal Waterhouse Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Adlington, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR7 4HU.
- Is Leeds And Liverpool Canal Waterhouse Bridge a listed building?
- Leeds And Liverpool Canal Waterhouse Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Leeds And Liverpool Canal Waterhouse Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Leeds And Liverpool Canal Waterhouse Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leeds And Liverpool Canal Waterhouse Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Adlington, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR7 4HU.