At present there is no discernible bridge present at this location. However the profile of the road at this location does rise up slightly and the road level is several meters above the towpath level. Anecdotal information suggests that following canal closure the parapets of the original masonry arch bridge were removed leaving the barrel which was then in-filled and filled at either side in order to construct the widened roadway that exists today.

It is proposed that the bridge infill will be excavated and if possible the original structure will be repaired and widened to maintain the existing road profile, width and alignment.

Below the bridge the canal will be cleared and lined to the original dimensions. The canal will be generally 1.5 meters deep through the bridge. The invert lining of the canal will be constructed of reinforced concrete.

The adjoining towpaths will narrow to pass under the bridge as original. A wheelchair access to the towpath will be provided to the south west of the bridge.

View Map to see where the Highgate Settlings Bridge is on the Northern Reaches of the Lancaster Canal.