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Skerton Bridge is a stone arch bridge crossing the River Lune near Lancaster in Lancashire, dating from the early seventeenth century. The bridge is constructed of local sandstone and comprises multiple arches, reflecting the engineering practices of its period. It served as an important crossing point for traffic between Lancaster and the surrounding region, facilitating both local and through-routes across the river. The structure remains substantially intact and represents a significant example of early modern bridge construction in north-west England.
Skerton Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005109. View the official record →
Skerton Bridge is a stone arch bridge crossing the River Lune near Lancaster in Lancashire, dating from the early seventeenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005109.
Skerton Bridge is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1005109.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Part of a Roman fort and its associated vicus and remains of a pre-Conquest monastery and a Benedictine priory on Castle Hill (0.7 km), Glass melting and annealing workshop; part of Shrigley and Hunt's stained glass manufacturing workshops (0.7 km), Torrisholme bowl barrow (2.8 km).
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