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Sheerness Bridge over Kendal/Lancaster Canal

A Grade II Listed Building in Holme, Cumbria

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Coordinates

Latitude: 54.1991 / 54°11'56"N

Longitude: -2.7272 / 2°43'38"W

OS Eastings: 352653

OS Northings: 478389

OS Grid: SD526783

Mapcode National: GBR 9MDW.CJ

Mapcode Global: WH83H.2QL9

Plus Code: 9C6V57XF+J4

Entry Name: Sheerness Bridge over Kendal/Lancaster Canal

Listing Date: 22 October 1985

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1335730

English Heritage Legacy ID: 76688

ID on this website: 101335730

Location: Holme, Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, LA6

County: Cumbria

District: South Lakeland

Civil Parish: Holme

Traditional County: Westmorland

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Cumbria

Church of England Parish: Holme Holy Trinity

Church of England Diocese: Carlisle

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Description


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

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