Historic bridges · North West England
Top Lock Bridge
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Top Lock 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
- Buckshaw Parkway · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Top Lock Bridge, you can take a train to Buckshaw Parkway, which is 3.4 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is PR6 8LP. Entry is free.
About
Top Lock 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 1073093). 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 52 SE WHITTLE-LE-WOODS JOHNSON'S HILLOCK 3/160 Top Lock Bridge (No. 82) - GV II Canal bridge, on Leeds - Liverpool Canal, 1816. Stone. Stilted segmental- headed arch spanning the lower approach to Top Lock, (one of series of seven q.v.); buttress piers, bands, parapets with flat coping; walls are battered and curve inwards towards the centre; the bridge is structurally integral with the entrance to the lock, north coping forming one side of the footbridge over the lock. Listing NGR: SD5959021343 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 357678 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Top Lock Bridge is a listed building located on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal, built in 1816. It features a stone arch and is integral to the entrance of a lock, showcasing historical architectural design.
Place summary
Top Lock Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural style, contributing to the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6870, -2.6134
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Chorley
- Parish
- Whittle-le-Woods
- Postcode
- PR6 8LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chorley
- Nearest railway station
- Buckshaw Parkway — 3.4 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26330686 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Top Lock Bridge?
- Top Lock Bridge is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR6 8LP), in the parish of Whittle-le-Woods.
- What is Top Lock Bridge?
- Top Lock Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Top Lock Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Buckshaw Parkway, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR6 8LP.
- Is Top Lock Bridge a listed building?
- Top Lock Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Top Lock Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Top Lock Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Top Lock Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Buckshaw Parkway, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR6 8LP.