Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sowerby Long Bridge
In or near Ripponden.
Sowerby Long Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Sowerby Bridge · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sowerby Long Bridge, the nearest railway station is Sowerby Bridge, located 1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is HX6 2RW. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Sowerby Long Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1313719). 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 SOWERBY BRIDGE ROCHDALE CANAL SE 0423 and SE 0523 12/177 Sowerby Long Bridge - - II Canal bridge. c1798, partly rebuilt C20. For the Rochdale Canal Company. Coursed squared stone. Built abutting the rock face. Quoined horseshoe arch with tie- stones; band truncated at north-east angle; parapet with ashlar coping. Pilaster buttress at south-west angle rises into ashlar pier with pyramidal capstone. The north-east corner has been rebuilt from just below band level upwards. The long tunnel has tow path on south side with large kerb stones. The Rochdale Canal was opened up between Sowerby Bridge and Rochdale in 1798. The line was originally surveyed by James Brindley in 1776, resurveyed by John Rennie in 1791 and construction was finally supervised by William Jessop (engineer) and William Crossley (resident engineer). K Parry, Trans-Pennine Heritage, Hills, People and Transport (1981, p 64. Sowerby Bridge Chamber of Trade and Commerce Official Tourist Guide, pp 22-23. Listing NGR: SE0535623991 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 339305 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sowerby Long Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in Yorkshire. Its designation highlights its architectural and historical significance within the region. The structure serves as a notable example of the area's engineering heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7123, -1.9203
- District
- Calderdale
- Parish
- Calderdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- HX6 2RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Halifax
- Nearest railway station
- Sowerby Bridge — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26600168 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sowerby Long Bridge?
- Sowerby Long Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HX6 2RW), in the parish of Calderdale, unparished area.
- What is Sowerby Long Bridge?
- Sowerby Long Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sowerby Long Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Sowerby Bridge, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode HX6 2RW.
- Is Sowerby Long Bridge a listed building?
- Sowerby Long Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Sowerby Long Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Sowerby Long Bridge is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Sowerby Long Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Sowerby Long Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sowerby Long Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Sowerby Bridge, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HX6 2RW.