Thompson'S Bridge Over Kendal/Lancaster Canal

Thompson's Bridge is a canal bridge built around 1816, likely designed by engineer John Fletcher, based on the original plans of John Rennie, whose route for the canal was approved in 1792. The bridge is constructed from squared, coursed limestone, featuring a limestone string course and copings, along with a rounded fender course. It has a single elliptical arch made of rusticated voussoirs and a keystone. The bridge includes shallow arched parapets with pilasters at each end, and there are steps leading up to the roadway at the northwest corner. The distance between the parapets is approximately 3.5 meters.