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Ringley Old Bridge

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Ringley Old Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Ringley Old Bridge, historic bridges in North West England

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Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Kearsley · 1.1 km
  • Paid entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Ringley Old Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1677. Coordinates: 53.5439°, -2.3587°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Ringley Old Bridge is an ancient stone bridge in Kearsley, a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. It crosses the River Irwell, linking Ringley with Stoneclough. The bridge has two large semi-circular arches and a third, smaller arch for the tow path. It is a Grade II* listed building, designated on 19 August 1986, and is also a scheduled monument. The bridge was built in 1677 at a cost of £500. It replaced a wooden bridge that had been swept away by a flood in 1673.

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Coordinates
53.5439, -2.3587
District
Bolton
Parish
Bolton, unparished area
Postcode
M26 1GT
Parliamentary constituency
Bolton South and Walkden
Established
1677
Nearest railway station
Kearsley1.1 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ringley Old Bridge?
Ringley Old Bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M26 1GT), in the parish of Bolton, unparished area.
When was Ringley Old Bridge built?
Built or established in 1677.
Who owns Ringley Old Bridge?
Ringley Old Bridge is owned by | maint =.
How do I get to Ringley Old Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Kearsley, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M26 1GT.