Historic bridges · North West England
Potters Brook Bridge (Number 81)
In or near Forton.
Potters Brook Bridge (Number 81) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Michael Graham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster · 9.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Potters Brook Bridge (Number 81) is located in Wyre, Lancashire, with the postcode LA2 0HH. The nearest railway station is Lancaster, which is 9.2 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Potters Brook Bridge (Number 81) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1318202). 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 FORTON SD 45 SE 1/91 Potters Brook Bridge (No.81) - - II Bridge over Lancaster Canal, opened 1797, engineer John Rennie. Squared sandstone blocks. Single elliptical arch with stepped keystone. Band below solid parapet with rounded top. Listing NGR: SD4879352623 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 185482 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Potters Brook Bridge (Number 81) is a Grade II listed bridge located in North-West England. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9671, -2.7821
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Wyre
- Parish
- Forton
- Postcode
- LA2 0HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lancaster and Wyre
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster — 9.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26604362 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Potters Brook Bridge (Number 81)?
- Potters Brook Bridge (Number 81) is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA2 0HH), in the parish of Forton.
- What is Potters Brook Bridge (Number 81)?
- Potters Brook Bridge (Number 81) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Potters Brook Bridge (Number 81)?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA2 0HH.
- Is Potters Brook Bridge (Number 81) a listed building?
- Potters Brook Bridge (Number 81) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Potters Brook Bridge (Number 81) free to visit?
- Yes, Potters Brook Bridge (Number 81) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Potters Brook Bridge (Number 81)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA2 0HH. It sits within the Lancaster and Wyre parliamentary constituency.