Historic bridges · North West England
Saddle Bridge (Or Fairy Bridge), 130 Metres North East Of Rugglesmire Farmhouse
In or near Bashall Eaves.
Saddle Bridge (Or Fairy Bridge), 130 Metres North East Of Rugglesmire Farmhouse — 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
- Clitheroe · 4.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Saddle Bridge, the nearest railway station is Clitheroe, located 4.2 km away. The postcode for navigation is BB7 3NA. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Saddle Bridge (Or Fairy Bridge), 130 Metres North East Of Rugglesmire Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1072199). 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 702 435 BASHALL EAVES SD 74 SW 10/21 Saddle Bridge (or Fairy Bridge), 130 metres north-east of Rugglesmire Farmhouse 16.11.1954 - II Bridge, possibly C17th, restored 1938. Sandstone rubble. Narrow, with single tall segmental arch and solid parapets with boulder copings. The southern side has a plaque inscribed: 'Rebuilt by Public Subscription 1938'. Listing NGR: SD7028243506 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 183193 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Saddle Bridge, also known as Fairy Bridge, is a Grade II listed bridge located 130 metres north-east of Rugglesmire Farmhouse in Bashall Eaves, Lancashire, North-West England. The structure is notable for its historical significance within the local landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8869, -2.4536
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Ribble Valley
- Parish
- Bashall Eaves
- Postcode
- BB7 3NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ribble Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Clitheroe — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26327677 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Saddle Bridge (Or Fairy Bridge), 130 Metres North East Of Rugglesmire Farmhouse?
- Saddle Bridge (Or Fairy Bridge), 130 Metres North East Of Rugglesmire Farmhouse is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB7 3NA), in the parish of Bashall Eaves.
- What is Saddle Bridge (Or Fairy Bridge), 130 Metres North East Of Rugglesmire Farmhouse?
- Saddle Bridge (Or Fairy Bridge), 130 Metres North East Of Rugglesmire Farmhouse — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Saddle Bridge (Or Fairy Bridge), 130 Metres North East Of Rugglesmire Farmhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Clitheroe, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB7 3NA.
- Is Saddle Bridge (Or Fairy Bridge), 130 Metres North East Of Rugglesmire Farmhouse a listed building?
- Saddle Bridge (Or Fairy Bridge), 130 Metres North East Of Rugglesmire Farmhouse is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Saddle Bridge (Or Fairy Bridge), 130 Metres North East Of Rugglesmire Farmhouse a protected site?
- Yes — Saddle Bridge (Or Fairy Bridge), 130 Metres North East Of Rugglesmire Farmhouse is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Saddle Bridge (Or Fairy Bridge), 130 Metres North East Of Rugglesmire Farmhouse free to visit?
- Yes, Saddle Bridge (Or Fairy Bridge), 130 Metres North East Of Rugglesmire Farmhouse is free to enter.
- How do I get to Saddle Bridge (Or Fairy Bridge), 130 Metres North East Of Rugglesmire Farmhouse?
- The nearest railway station is Clitheroe, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB7 3NA.