Bishopton Bridge
Introduction
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Bishopton Bridge
Image: © Matthew Hatton Taken: 27 Mar 2011
Sandstone bridge built over the River Laver around 1756 when the road to Pateley Bridge was turnpiked. It was widened in 1885, which can be clearly seen when standing beneath the arch. A medieval bridge here was alleged to have had a chapel on it.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.13415
Longitude
-1.54083