Historic bridges · North West England
Bridge 53, Lancaster Canal
Bridge 53, Lancaster Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Peter Bainbridge — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bridge 53, Lancaster Canal is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1423288). 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 A bridge over the Lancaster Canal built at the time of the canal's opening in 1797 by the engineer John Rennie and constructed of rock-faced sandstone. The bridge carries a lane running east from Sturzaker House Farm. It has a single elliptical arch with a stepped keystone over the canal and towpath. The bridge is of hipped design with its parapets splayed outwards at either end. The parapets are supported on a band on both faces of the bridge.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge 53 is a Grade II listed bridge located on the Lancaster Canal in North-West England. It is notable for its historic significance within the canal network.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8848, -2.7521
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Wyre
- Parish
- Barnacre-with-Bonds
- Postcode
- PR3 1GG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lancaster and Wyre
Sources
- wikidata: Q26676997 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge 53, Lancaster Canal?
- Bridge 53, Lancaster Canal is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR3 1GG), in the parish of Barnacre-with-Bonds.
- Is Bridge 53, Lancaster Canal a listed building?
- Bridge 53, Lancaster Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge 53, Lancaster Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge 53, Lancaster Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge 53, Lancaster Canal?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PR3 1GG. It sits within the Lancaster and Wyre parliamentary constituency.