Historic bridges · North West England
Rigshaw Bridge Number 70
In or near Worthington.
Rigshaw Bridge Number 70 — 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 · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Rigshaw Bridge Number 70, the nearest railway station is Adlington, located 0.5 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is PR7 4DG.
About
Rigshaw Bridge Number 70 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1362064). 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 SD 51 SE ADLINGTON off WESTHOUGHTON ROAD 8/9 Rigshaw Bridge No. 70 - - II Canal bridge on Leeds - Liverpool Canal, c.1800. Stone. Elliptical arch with voussoirs and keystone, band, parapets with rounded tops; pilasters at each end. Listing NGR: SD5974913312 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 357523 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Rigshaw Bridge Number 70 is a listed building located on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, dating back to around 1800. It features an elliptical arch design with stone construction and decorative elements such as pilasters and rounded parapets.
Place summary
Rigshaw Bridge Number 70 is a Grade II listed bridge located in North-West England. This designation highlights its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6148, -2.6099
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Chorley
- Parish
- Adlington
- Postcode
- PR7 4DG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chorley
- Nearest railway station
- Adlington — 0.5 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26643996 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rigshaw Bridge Number 70?
- Rigshaw Bridge Number 70 is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR7 4DG), in the parish of Adlington.
- What is Rigshaw Bridge Number 70?
- Rigshaw Bridge Number 70 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rigshaw Bridge Number 70?
- The nearest railway station is Adlington, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR7 4DG.
- Is Rigshaw Bridge Number 70 a listed building?
- Rigshaw Bridge Number 70 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Rigshaw Bridge Number 70 free to visit?
- Yes, Rigshaw Bridge Number 70 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rigshaw Bridge Number 70?
- The nearest railway station is Adlington, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR7 4DG.