Historic bridges · North West England
Midge Hole Bridge
In or near Laneshaw Bridge.
Midge Hole 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
- Colne · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Midge Hole Bridge is located in Pendle, Lancashire, with the postcode BB8 8PU. The nearest railway station is Colne, which is 4.2 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Midge Hole 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 1426882). 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 Bridge, medieval or post-medieval in date, with later parapet. A single span bridge spanning Trawden Brook, constructed of lightly dressed rubble stonework. One side of the arch springs from a large bedrock slab while the other side is constructed to the bottom of the stream bed. The bridge comprises a segmental arch with neatly laid roughly wedge-shaped voussoirs. There is a low slightly splayed parapet of similar stonework.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Midge Hole Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North-West England. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8350, -2.1267
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Pendle
- Parish
- Trawden Forest
- Postcode
- BB8 8PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Pendle and Clitheroe
- Nearest railway station
- Colne — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26677318 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Midge Hole Bridge?
- Midge Hole Bridge is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB8 8PU), in the parish of Trawden Forest.
- What is Midge Hole Bridge?
- Midge Hole Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Midge Hole Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Colne, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB8 8PU.
- Is Midge Hole Bridge a listed building?
- Midge Hole Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Midge Hole Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Midge Hole Bridge is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Midge Hole Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Midge Hole Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Midge Hole Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Colne, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB8 8PU.