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Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 57 at SJ 9051 6518

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Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 57 at SJ 9051 6518 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Macclesfield Canal west of Bosley, Cheshire - geograph.org.uk - 4269421

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

About

Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 57 at SJ 9051 6518 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1237545). 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 SJ 96 NW 9/10017 CONGLETON MACCLESFIELD CANAL Bridge No 57 at SJ 9051 6518 II Accommodation bridge. c1830. Engineer William Crosley. Coursed sandstone blocks with ashlar dressings. Horseshoe /eliptical arch with voussoirs and prominent keystone that rises to a chamfered band at deck level. Walls terminate in squared piers: coping to parapet is incomplete. There are remains of cobbles to the towpath below the bridge. NB One in a series of fine bridges (and milestones) on the Macclesfield Canal. Listing NGR: SJ9 0511 65175 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 428872 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 57 is located in Congleton, West Midlands. This Grade II listed building is notable for its historical significance within the canal network. The precise location is SJ 9051 6518.

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Coordinates
53.1836, -2.1434
Parish
Congleton
Postcode
CW12 3QE
Parliamentary constituency
Congleton
Established
1830

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 57 at SJ 9051 6518?
Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 57 at SJ 9051 6518 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW12 3QE), in the parish of Congleton.
Is Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 57 at SJ 9051 6518 a listed building?
Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 57 at SJ 9051 6518 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 57 at SJ 9051 6518 free to visit?
Yes, Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 57 at SJ 9051 6518 is free to enter.
How do I get to Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 57 at SJ 9051 6518?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CW12 3QE. It sits within the Congleton parliamentary constituency.