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Historic bridges · North West England

Skirden Bridge

Free admission

Skirden Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Skirden Bridge, historic bridges in Lancashire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Clitheroe · 8.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Skirden Bridge is a historic bridge in Lancashire, North-West England. The site is within the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Ribble Valley parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Clitheroe, about 8.4 km away. Postcode area BB7.

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Heritage listing

Details BOLTON-BY-BOWLAND MAIN STREET SD 78 49 13/44 Skirden Bridge - GV II Bridge over Skirden Beck, probably early C19th. Sandstone ashlar. Single segmental arch with string course, end piers, and solid parapet with weathered coping. Listing NGR: SD7837949325 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 183216 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Forest Of Bowland

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Skirden Bridge is a bridge located in Bolton-by-Bowland, Lancashire, in North-West England. It is situated within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) of the Forest of Bowland.

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Coordinates
53.9396, -2.3308
County
Lancashire
Parish
Bolton-by-Bowland
Postcode
BB7 4NW
Parliamentary constituency
Ribble Valley
Nearest railway station
Clitheroe8.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Skirden Bridge?
Skirden Bridge is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB7 4NW), in the parish of Bolton-by-Bowland.
Is Skirden Bridge a listed building?
Skirden Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Skirden Bridge a protected site?
Yes — Skirden Bridge is part of the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape (AONB).
Is Skirden Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Skirden Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Skirden Bridge?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BB7 4NW. It sits within the Ribble Valley parliamentary constituency.