Carry Bridge

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England

Carry Bridge

Foulridge Upper Reservoir The second of the Foulridge reservoirs, this one was constructed in 1865 to supply water to the Leeds Liverpool Canal — Foulridge Upper Reservoir Credit: Eirian Evans

Carry Bridge is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, in the northwest region of England. Situated near the town of Burscough, Carry Bridge is nestled along the banks of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, providing picturesque views and a tranquil atmosphere for its residents.

The village is known for its iconic bridge, from which it derives its name. Built in the 19th century, Carry Bridge is a stone arch bridge that spans the canal, connecting the two sides of the village. Its historic significance and architectural charm make it a notable landmark in the area.

Carry Bridge is primarily a residential area, with a small population of around 500 residents. The village offers a close-knit community feel, where neighbors often know each other and come together for local events and activities. The canal, which runs through the heart of the village, provides opportunities for leisurely walks, boating, and fishing.

Despite its small size, Carry Bridge benefits from its proximity to nearby amenities. The town of Burscough, just a short distance away, offers a range of shops, restaurants, and services, allowing residents to easily access daily essentials.

Overall, Carry Bridge is a charming village in Lancashire, offering a peaceful and scenic setting for its residents. With its historic bridge and canal, it provides a quaint and idyllic place to call home.

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Carry Bridge Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.854853/-2.160181 or Grid Reference SD8939. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Foulridge Upper Reservoir

The second of the Foulridge reservoirs, this one was constructed in 1865 to supply water to the Leeds Liverpool Canal

Eirian Evans

Montague Street, Colne

Eirian Evans

New Market Street, Colne

A street mostly of terraced houses with Colne Town Hall at the far end

Eirian Evans

Mason Street in Colne

Steve Daniels

KFC in Colne

Steve Daniels

Old Cross in St Bartholomew churchyard, Colne

Emmott Cross or Touch Cross, the old shaft and base of a cross. Set in the southeast corner of the churchyard between the east end of St Bartholomew's church and the Sunday School in Colne parish. Moved here in 1967. This is reported in a Historic England Research Record Link

as a former central cross from the junction of Windy Bank and Colne Lane or from Market Street, both about SD890401. It is also reported in The Northern Antiquarian Link

as a former wayside cross from Emmott Hall, Laneshaw Bridge, about SD927404 or beside the Laneshaw Bridge to Haworth Road over Herders Common. Grade II Listed Link

. Milestone Society National ID: LAPD_COL02

Lee Rob

Former route of Colne to Skipton railway

This modern road Vivary Way did not exist when the railway came this way and must be a major obstacle to the re-opening campaign. In the trees beyond this Colne bypass is a substantial bridge carrying Barrowford Road over the railway of six lines at that point.

Kevin Waterhouse

The Wallace Hartley on Church Street

The Wallace Hartley is a Wetherspoon pub. It is named after the band leader on the Titanic, who came from Colne.

Steve Daniels

Kirk Bridge

Carries Skipton Road across the feed into Foulridge Lower Reservoir from the Upper Reservoir. The reservoirs were built to supply water to the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

Kevin Waterhouse

Trinity Baptist Church

The church is now housed in the Baptist School, with the car park on Robert Street being the site of the original church

Kevin Waterhouse

Banny's British Kitchen

Near the Boundary Outlet shopping centre

Eirian Evans

Duke Street in Colne

Steve Daniels

Duke Street in Colne

Steve Daniels

Exchange Street in Colne

Steve Daniels

Bannyâs

Banny’s fish restaurant, Colne.

David Dixon

Sprinter at Colne station

Unit 150102 waits at the single platform to form the 10.11 all-stations service to Preston.

Stephen Craven

End of the line at Colne

From 1848 to 1970 trains ran between Colne and Skipton with three intermediate station at Earby, Thornton and Elslack and a branch to Barnoldswick. The track was removed several years ago and trains from Preston terminate here. As of 2022, a local action group SELRAP (Skipton and East Lancashire Rail Action Partnership) was proposing reinstating the 20km link with just one new station at Earby, offering through trains to Leeds.

Stephen Craven