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Bridge Number 4 Over Ashton Canal

Free admission

Bridge Number 4 Over Ashton Canal — 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 Number 4 Over Ashton Canal is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1197777). 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 MANCHESTER SJ8598 CARRUTHERS STREET 698-1/17/531 Beswick And Clayton Bridge No.4 over Ashton Canal GV II Public road bridge over Ashton Canal. Probably c.1800. Red brick in English garden wall bond, cast-iron, and sandstone. Narrow rectangular structure across canal waisted to width of lock. Short horizontal span between vertical end walls of brick abutments, which have rounded sandstone corners with block capitals, carrying cast-iron beams (and probably flagstone flooring); broad pilasters at each end; simple moulded cornice, parapet of 2 courses of massive dressed blocks. Listing NGR: SJ8564998484 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 387966 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bridge Number 4 Over Ashton Canal is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, contributing to the region's industrial heritage.

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Coordinates
53.4829, -2.2177
District
Manchester
Parish
Manchester, unparished area
Postcode
M4 7EJ
Parliamentary constituency
Manchester Central

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bridge Number 4 Over Ashton Canal?
Bridge Number 4 Over Ashton Canal is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M4 7EJ), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
Is Bridge Number 4 Over Ashton Canal a listed building?
Bridge Number 4 Over Ashton Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Bridge Number 4 Over Ashton Canal free to visit?
Yes, Bridge Number 4 Over Ashton Canal is free to enter.
How do I get to Bridge Number 4 Over Ashton Canal?
Drivers can navigate to postcode M4 7EJ. It sits within the Manchester Central parliamentary constituency.