Historic bridges Β· North West England
Nelson's Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal
In or near Lupton.
Nelson's Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal β Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
John H Darch β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 minβ30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Arnside Β· 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Nelson's Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal, the nearest railway station is Arnside, located 6.6 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Nelson's Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1087287). 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 HOLME HOLME SD 57 NW SD 5267 7962 2/46 Nelson's Bridge over Kendal/Lancaster Canal II Canal bridge c.1816. Probably by John Fletcher, engineer, from the original designs of John Rennie whose route for the canal was authorised in 1792. Squared, coursed limestone with limestone string, copings and rounded fender course. Elliptical arch with rusticated voussoirs and keystone. Ramped parapets with flat top, terminating in pilasters. Approx. 3.5m wide between parapets. Steps up at South-west corner. Listing NGR: SD5267579611 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 76686 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Nelson's Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located over the Kendal/Lancaster Canal in Holme, North-West England. It serves as a notable example of 19th-century engineering within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2101, -2.7271
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Holme
- Postcode
- LA6 1RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
- Nearest railway station
- Arnside β 6.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26379740 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nelson's Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal?
- Nelson's Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 1RW), in the parish of Holme.
- What is Nelson's Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal?
- Nelson's Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal β Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Nelson's Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Arnside, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA6 1RW.
- Is Nelson's Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal a listed building?
- Nelson's Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Nelson's Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Nelson's Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nelson's Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Arnside, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 1RW.