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Number 8 (Bancroft's Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal

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Number 8 (Bancroft's Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Macclesfield Canal near Windlehurst - geograph.org.uk - 1178280

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

About

Number 8 (Bancroft's Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1242156). 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 This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 18/12/2018 SJ 98 NE 7/104 MARPLE Windlehurst MACCLESFIELD CANAL Bridge Number 8 (Bancroft's Bridge) II Accommodation bridge. Completed by 1831. William Crosley engineer. Dressed stone. Elliptical horseshoe keystone arch. Convex parapet walls with a stone band and rounded copings which are terminated in square piers. Mouth grooved for stop planks. Listing NGR: SJ9548086327 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 441508 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Number 8 (Bancroft's Bridge) is a Grade II listed bridge located on the Macclesfield Canal in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Stockport. This structure is notable for its historical significance within the canal network.

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Coordinates
53.3738, -2.0694
District
Stockport
Parish
Stockport, unparished area
Postcode
SK6 8HG
Parliamentary constituency
Hazel Grove

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Number 8 (Bancroft's Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal?
Number 8 (Bancroft's Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK6 8HG), in the parish of Stockport, unparished area.
Is Number 8 (Bancroft's Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal a listed building?
Number 8 (Bancroft's Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Number 8 (Bancroft's Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal free to visit?
Yes, Number 8 (Bancroft's Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal is free to enter.
How do I get to Number 8 (Bancroft's Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SK6 8HG. It sits within the Hazel Grove parliamentary constituency.