Historic bridges · West Midlands
Bridge No. 149 at SJ 7685 5888
Bridge No. 149 at SJ 7685 5888 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bridge No. 149 at SJ 7685 5888 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1115844). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details BETCHTON TRENT AND MERSEY SJ 75 NE CANAL 1923- /6/10008 Bridge No. 149 at SJ 7685 5888 GV II Canal accommodation bridge. South span circa 1772-75 by James Brindley/Hugh Henshall, extended to north and remodelled circa early 1830's, probably by Thomas Telford when Lock No. 60 was duplicated. Brick and brindled brick with stone coping and dressings. Double span with towpath to south span. Integral with adjoining pair of locks. Segmental headed arch to south span and elliptical headed arch to north span. Swept wings terminating in piers at all 4 comers (those to west side are of stone). Stone voussoirs and quoins to both arches on west side but only to north (later) span on east side. Stone string course above both arches on both sides. Cast iron guard plates to both arches; those to towpath side are on curved wooden posts. The Trent and Mersey Canal was built between 1766 and 1777 by James Brindley and Hugh Henshall with subsequent alterations. Charles Hadfield, The Canals of the West Midlands (1966) Jean Lindsay, The Trent and Mersey Canal (1979) Listing NGR: SJ7685658890 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 351210 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge No. 149 is a Grade II listed bridge located at SJ 7685 5888 in the West Midlands. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical value within the local landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1267, -2.3473
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Betchton
- Postcode
- CW11 4YF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Congleton
Sources
- wikidata: Q59149122 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge No. 149 at SJ 7685 5888?
- Bridge No. 149 at SJ 7685 5888 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW11 4YF), in the parish of Betchton.
- Is Bridge No. 149 at SJ 7685 5888 a listed building?
- Bridge No. 149 at SJ 7685 5888 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge No. 149 at SJ 7685 5888 free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge No. 149 at SJ 7685 5888 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge No. 149 at SJ 7685 5888?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CW11 4YF. It sits within the Congleton parliamentary constituency.