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Bridge number 137 (Hall's Bridge) at SJ 8159 5622

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Bridge number 137 (Hall's Bridge) at SJ 8159 5622 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Double lock, Lawton, Trent and Mersey Canal - geograph.org.uk - 1395445

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Typical visit
15 min–30 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

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Bridge number 137 (Hall's Bridge) at SJ 8159 5622 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1115841). 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 This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 17/01/2013 SJ 85 NW 1923- /7/10004 CHURCH LAWTON TRENT AND MERSEY CANAL Bridge number 137 (Hall's Bridge) at SJ 8159 5622 (Formerly listed as Bridge No. 137 at SJ 8159 5622) GV II Canal accommodation bridge. East span circa early C19 with west span added/bridge remodelled circa early 1830's when Locks No. 49 were duplicated, probably by Thomas Telford. Red brick and brindled brick with stone coping and dressings. Towpath to west span. Integral with adjoining pair of locks. Both spans have elliptical arches. Swept wings/roving arms with trailing edges to south elevation and west side of north elevation. Central pier to south side. East span has stone/stone slab quoins to arch, and west span has stone quoins/voussoirs. Stone string course and plaque at crown to both arches on both sides. Minor repairs. 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: SJ8158656221 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 351203 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bridge number 137, known as Hall's Bridge, is located at SJ 8159 5622 in the West Midlands, within the parish of Church Lawton. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.

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Coordinates
53.1029, -2.2765
Parish
Church Lawton
Postcode
ST7 3EP
Parliamentary constituency
Congleton
Established
1900

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bridge number 137 (Hall's Bridge) at SJ 8159 5622?
Bridge number 137 (Hall's Bridge) at SJ 8159 5622 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST7 3EP), in the parish of Church Lawton.
Is Bridge number 137 (Hall's Bridge) at SJ 8159 5622 a listed building?
Bridge number 137 (Hall's Bridge) at SJ 8159 5622 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Bridge number 137 (Hall's Bridge) at SJ 8159 5622 free to visit?
Yes, Bridge number 137 (Hall's Bridge) at SJ 8159 5622 is free to enter.
How do I get to Bridge number 137 (Hall's Bridge) at SJ 8159 5622?
Drivers can navigate to postcode ST7 3EP. It sits within the Congleton parliamentary constituency.