Historic bridges · West Midlands
Warrington Bridge
Warrington Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Warrington Central · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Warrington Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1913. Coordinates: 53.3858°, -2.5913°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Warrington Bridge is the name given to several historical bridges crossing the River Mersey in the town of Warrington, England. The current structure is the sixth to stand in this location and was constructed 1909–15 by Alfred Thorne & Sons. For centuries Warrington Bridge provided the lowest crossing of the Mersey and thus was of strategic and commercial importance. It is located to the south of the present town centre and linked to it via Bridge Street.
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Background
History
The first recorded reference to Warrington Bridge is in 1285. It was the site of two battles during the English Civil War in 1648 and 1651. The bridge features in Walter Scott's novel Peveril of the Peak (ch 20) set in 1670s where it is described as having been built by Lord Derby.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3858, -2.5913
- District
- Warrington
- Parish
- Warrington, unparished area
- Postcode
- WA1 2AZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Warrington South
- Established
- 1913
- Nearest railway station
- Warrington Central — 0.7 km
Sources
- osm: w959880163 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Warrington Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Mersey Street Bridge, Warrington, Lancs.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Warrington Bridge?
- Warrington Bridge is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WA1 2AZ), in the parish of Warrington, unparished area.
- When was Warrington Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1913.
- Is Warrington Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Warrington Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Warrington Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Warrington Central, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA1 2AZ.