Historic bridges · North West England
Sawley Bridge
In or near Sawley.
Sawley 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
- Clitheroe · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sawley Bridge, the nearest railway station is Clitheroe, located 5.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is BB7 4NH, and entry is free.
About
Sawley 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 1072100). 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 74 NE SAWLEY SD 774 465 16-11-1954 3/152 Sawley Bridge II Bridge, probably c.1800 with earlier remains. Sandstone ashlar. 3 segmental arches with triangular cutwaters, piers, string course, and solid parapets with weathered copings. On the western side there are outer chamfered arches around the voussoirs. The soffits of the arches have straight joints which suggest that the bridge has been widened. Listing NGR: SD7748646600 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 183471 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Sawley Abbey is the site of a Cistercian abbey founded in 1148, featuring the remains of its historical structures set against scenic hills. Visitors can explore the abbey grounds, which are suitable for picnics and offer a glimpse into the site's rich history.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sawley 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
- 53.9150, -2.3443
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Ribble Valley
- Parish
- Sawley
- Postcode
- BB7 4NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ribble Valley
- Established
- 1800
- Nearest railway station
- Clitheroe — 5.7 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed over Christmas and New Year
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26327526 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sawley Bridge?
- Sawley Bridge is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB7 4NH), in the parish of Sawley.
- What is Sawley Bridge?
- Sawley Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sawley Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Clitheroe, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB7 4NH.
- When was Sawley Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1800.
- Is Sawley Bridge a listed building?
- Sawley Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Sawley Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Sawley Bridge is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Sawley Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Sawley Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sawley Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Clitheroe, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB7 4NH.