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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · North West England

Lever Bridge

In or near Manchester.

Free admission

Lever Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Path Through Alkrington Woods - geograph.org.uk - 1820366

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Mills Hill · 2.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Lever Bridge, the nearest railway station is Mills Hill, located 2.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is M24 4FE, and entry to the bridge is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Lever 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 1068500). 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 MIDDLETON ALKRINGTON SD 80 NE 2/3 Lever Bridge 15/3/57 G.V. II Bridge over River Irk. C17 with later repair and rebuilding. Dressed stone. Single segmental arch with keystone and band. The parapet walls splay out at the ends and have chamfered edges to the top stones. Inscribed stones read: "Darcy Lever LL.D. enlarged this bridge 1733", "RL 1636 IL" (Robert Lever), and "1658". A stone bearing the date of 1836 has also been recorded. Listing NGR: SD8648405345 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 213443 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Lever Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North-West England. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical value.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.5446, -2.2054
District
Rochdale
Parish
Rochdale, unparished area
Postcode
M24 4FE
Parliamentary constituency
Blackley and Middleton South
Nearest railway station
Mills Hill2.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lever Bridge?
Lever Bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M24 4FE), in the parish of Rochdale, unparished area.
What is Lever Bridge?
Lever Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Lever Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Mills Hill, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode M24 4FE.
Is Lever Bridge a listed building?
Lever Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Lever Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Lever Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Lever Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Mills Hill, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M24 4FE.