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Bridge over branches of Bridgewater Canal at The Delph

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Bridge over branches of Bridgewater Canal at The Delph — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

The Bridgewater Canal, Worsley - geograph.org.uk - 2284140

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

About

Bridge over branches of Bridgewater Canal at The Delph is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1287408). 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 WORSLEY WORSLEY ROAD SD 70 SW 1/73 Bridge over branches of Bridgewater Canal at - The Delph G.V. II Bridge. Originally c.1760 but successively rebuilt, repaired and enlarged in C19 and C20. Dressed stone, brick, ashlar and iron railings. To west of No. 3 Worsley Road are 2 arches: the first is a small semi-circular brick arch designed to accommodate M boats from the mine before trans- shipment, the second a large blind segmental brick arch with stone band, constructed when the road was widened and raised in level. 2 similar arches, one blind and one open, occur-to the east of No. 3. Above the arches is built up in brick, stone or in some places rock and the parapet is either brick with a round-topped stone coping or iron railings spanning between shaped ashlar posts with caps. Listing NGR: SD7482800494 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 400064 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Bridge over branches of Bridgewater Canal at The Delph is located in North-West England, within the unparished area of Salford (postcode M28). This Grade II listed building is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit.

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Coordinates
53.5005, -2.3810
District
Salford
Parish
Salford, unparished area
Postcode
M28 2NN
Parliamentary constituency
Worsley and Eccles

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bridge over branches of Bridgewater Canal at The Delph?
Bridge over branches of Bridgewater Canal at The Delph is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M28 2NN), in the parish of Salford, unparished area.
Is Bridge over branches of Bridgewater Canal at The Delph a listed building?
Bridge over branches of Bridgewater Canal at The Delph is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Bridge over branches of Bridgewater Canal at The Delph free to visit?
Yes, Bridge over branches of Bridgewater Canal at The Delph is free to enter.
How do I get to Bridge over branches of Bridgewater Canal at The Delph?
Drivers can navigate to postcode M28 2NN. It sits within the Worsley and Eccles parliamentary constituency.