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Canal Bridge No 85

Free admission

Canal Bridge No 85 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Macclesfield Canal near Ackers Crossing, Cheshire - geograph.org.uk - 4251074

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Plan your visit

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

About

Canal Bridge No 85 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1138734). 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 MORETON CUM ALCUMLOW C.P. MACCLESFIELD CANAL SJ 85 NW 8467 5899 7/39 Canal bridge No. 85 - GV II Road Bridge over Macclesfield Canal. c. 1827. By William Crosley. Yellow sandstone coursed rubble with ashlar dressings. Single span bridge having a horseshoe arch with voussoirs and a projecting keystone which rises to connect with the band below the parapet. Battered walling to either side and curved retaining walls which terminate in square piers. Chamfered coping to top of the parapet. Listing NGR: SJ8465858994 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 56510 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Canal Bridge No 85 is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is a notable example of canal infrastructure, reflecting the engineering heritage of the area.

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Coordinates
53.1279, -2.2307
Parish
Moreton cum Alcumlow
Postcode
CW12 3PB
Parliamentary constituency
Congleton

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Canal Bridge No 85?
Canal Bridge No 85 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW12 3PB), in the parish of Moreton cum Alcumlow.
Is Canal Bridge No 85 a listed building?
Canal Bridge No 85 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Canal Bridge No 85 free to visit?
Yes, Canal Bridge No 85 is free to enter.
How do I get to Canal Bridge No 85?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CW12 3PB. It sits within the Congleton parliamentary constituency.