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Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61 at SJ 8899 6512

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Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61 at SJ 8899 6512 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Macclesfield Canal north-east of Congleton in Cheshire - geograph.org.uk - 6634633

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

About

Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61 at SJ 8899 6512 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1237548). 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 86 NE CONGLETON MACCLESFIELDCANAL 5/10022 Bridge No 61 at SJ 8899 6512 GV II Canal road bridge. c1831. William Crosley engineer. Coursed sandstone blocks with ashlar dressings. Horseshoe/eliptical arch with voussoirs and a prominent keystone that rises to a chamfered band below the parapet. Walls terminate in squared piers: parapet has coping. C20 stone steps adjacent also timber balustrading. Pipeline across west "face". Fine tooling to vault. NB One in a series of fine bridges (and milestones) on the Macclesfield Canal. Listing NGR: SJ8898565114 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 428877 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61 is located in Congleton, West Midlands. This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.

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Coordinates
53.1830, -2.1663
Parish
Congleton
Postcode
CW12 3PE
Parliamentary constituency
Congleton
Established
1831

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61 at SJ 8899 6512?
Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61 at SJ 8899 6512 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW12 3PE), in the parish of Congleton.
Is Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61 at SJ 8899 6512 a listed building?
Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61 at SJ 8899 6512 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61 at SJ 8899 6512 free to visit?
Yes, Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61 at SJ 8899 6512 is free to enter.
How do I get to Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61 at SJ 8899 6512?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CW12 3PE. It sits within the Congleton parliamentary constituency.