Historic bridges · North West England
Sheerness Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal
Sheerness 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
Sheerness 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 1335730). 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 HOLME SHEERNEST LANE, Holme SD 57 NW SD 5266 7840 2/48 Sheerness Bridge over Kendal/Lancaster Canal II Canal bridge c.1816. 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, copings and rounded fender course. Elliptical arch with rusticated voussoirs and keystone. Arched parapets terminating in pilasters. Approx. 3.5m wide between parapets. Steps up at South-west corner. Listing NGR: SD5265378389 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 76688 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sheerness Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located over the Kendal/Lancaster Canal in Holme, North-West England. It is notable for its architectural significance and contributes to the historical fabric of the area. The bridge serves as a functional crossing while reflecting the engineering of its time.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1991, -2.7273
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Holme
- Postcode
- LA6 1QX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Morecambe and Lunesdale
Sources
- wikidata: Q26620298 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sheerness Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal?
- Sheerness Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 1QX), in the parish of Holme.
- Is Sheerness Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal a listed building?
- Sheerness Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Sheerness Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Sheerness Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sheerness Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 1QX. It sits within the Morecambe and Lunesdale parliamentary constituency.