Historic bridges · North West England
Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge
Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1031919). 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 SD 91 SW ROCHDALE ROCHDALE CANAL BRANCH ARM 7/96 Halfpenny Bridge 22.2.1977 (formerly listed under Oldham Road (West Side)) G.V. II Foot bridge. 1831. Wrought and cast iron, stone and brick. A shallow segmental riveted girder supports another which forms the road level. Parapet of stout cast iron railings with crested lattice panels. At west end three fluted column cast iron posts at the head of a flight of stone steps with thick rusticated side walls. The road bed, of York stone paving, continues into a cobbled path at east end. The bridge formerly crossed the Rochdale Canal Branch Arm and is of particular interest as a rare survival of a toll bridge over a canal. Plaque commemorates restoration of 1978. Listing NGR: SD9012912704 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 358926 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North-West England. It serves as a notable structure within the canal network, reflecting the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6108, -2.1507
- District
- Rochdale
- Parish
- Rochdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- OL11 1BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rochdale
Sources
- wikidata: Q26283314 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge?
- Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL11 1BU), in the parish of Rochdale, unparished area.
- Is Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge a listed building?
- Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OL11 1BU. It sits within the Rochdale parliamentary constituency.