Historic bridges · North West England
Farleton Turnpike Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal
Farleton Turnpike Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal — 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
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Farleton Turnpike Bridge Over Kendal/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 1336115). 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 58 SW BEETHAM A6070, Farleton 4/20 Farleton Turnpike bridge over Kendal/ Lancaster Canal II Canal bridge c1816. Probably by John Fletcher, engineer, from the original designs of John Rennie whose route for the canal was authorised in 1792. Squared coursed limestone with limestone string and copings and rounded fender course. Single elliptical arch with rusticated voussoirs and keystone. Shallow arched parapets with pilasters to each end. Approx. 6m between parapets. At skew angle to direction of canal. Built to a high standard for Turnpike Trust as indicated by original specification out to tender in 1815, in Kendal Record Office at time of survey. Listing NGR: SD5335081056 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 76562 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Farleton Turnpike Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located over the Kendal/Lancaster Canal in Beetham, North-West England. This structure is notable for its historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2231, -2.7170
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Beetham
- Postcode
- LA6 1PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
Sources
- wikidata: Q26620638 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Farleton Turnpike Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal?
- Farleton Turnpike Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 1PB), in the parish of Beetham.
- Is Farleton Turnpike Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal a listed building?
- Farleton Turnpike Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Farleton Turnpike Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Farleton Turnpike Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Farleton Turnpike Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 1PB. It sits within the Morecambe and Lunesdale parliamentary constituency.