Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSkerton Bridge

Skerton Bridge

England
List entry 1005109
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Skerton Bridge is a stone bridge crossing the River Lune near Lancaster in Lancashire, dating from the eighteenth century. The bridge was constructed to improve communications across the river valley and remains an important example of Georgian engineering infrastructure in the region. Built of local stone with multiple arches, the structure reflects the practical design conventions of its period, serving both practical and strategic functions in the development of Lancashire's road network. The bridge continues to form a significant element of the local landscape and demonstrates the investment in transport infrastructure during the Georgian era.

Skerton Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1005109. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Skerton Bridge?

Skerton Bridge is a stone bridge crossing the River Lune near Lancaster in Lancashire, dating from the eighteenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1005109.

Who is responsible for protecting Skerton Bridge?

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.

What other scheduled monuments are near Skerton Bridge?

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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