Historic bridges · North West England
The Hillocks
In or near Wrightington Bar.
The Hillocks is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Croston · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Hillocks is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Coordinates: 53.6602°, -2.7737°.
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Official information
The Hillocks features the Town Bridge, a Grade II listed building dating back to 1682. It is a public road bridge made of squared sandstone, characterized by a single segmental arch and is an important architectural feature in the parish of Croston.
Place summary
The Hillocks is a bridge located in Croston, Lancashire, in North-West England. This structure is a notable feature of the local landscape, contributing to the area's historical infrastructure.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6602, -2.7737
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Chorley
- Parish
- Croston
- Postcode
- PR26 9HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Ribble
- Nearest railway station
- Croston — 0.9 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w485227672 (ODbL)
- commons: Yarrow Bridge, Croston - geograph.org.uk - 12628.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Hillocks?
- The Hillocks is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR26 9HA), in the parish of Croston.
- What is The Hillocks?
- The Hillocks is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Hillocks?
- The nearest railway station is Croston, about 0.9 km away. The nearest town is Wrightington Bar. Drivers can use postcode PR26 9HA.
- Is The Hillocks free to visit?
- Yes, The Hillocks is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Hillocks?
- The nearest railway station is Croston, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR26 9HA.