Historic bridges · West Midlands
Canal Bridge No 79
Canal Bridge No 79 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Canal Bridge No 79 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1161904). 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 NEWBOLD ASTBURY C.P. MACCLESFIELD CANAL SJ 86 SE 8580 6130 5/59 Canal bridge No. 79 - - II Road bridge taking Peel Lane over the Macclesfield Canal. c. 1827. By William Crosley. Yellow sandstone coursed rubble with ashlar dressings. Single-span bridge with horseshoe arch with voussoirs and a projecting keystone which rises to connect with the band below the parapet. Battered walling to either side and slightly curved retaining walls which terminate in square piers, chamfered coping to top of the parapet. Listing NGR: SJ8583061284 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 56529 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Canal Bridge No 79 is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is part of the region's extensive canal network, reflecting the industrial heritage of the area. Its designation highlights its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1485, -2.2133
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Newbold Astbury
- Postcode
- CW12 3NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Congleton
Sources
- wikidata: Q26455505 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canal Bridge No 79?
- Canal Bridge No 79 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW12 3NQ), in the parish of Newbold Astbury.
- Is Canal Bridge No 79 a listed building?
- Canal Bridge No 79 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Canal Bridge No 79 free to visit?
- Yes, Canal Bridge No 79 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Canal Bridge No 79?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CW12 3NQ. It sits within the Congleton parliamentary constituency.