Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Rochdale Canal Canal Overflow Ford Approximately 30 Metres To North West Of Canal Bridge
Rochdale Canal Canal Overflow Ford Approximately 30 Metres To North West Of Canal Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Rochdale Canal Canal Overflow Ford Approximately 30 Metres To North West Of Canal Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1230542). 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 SE 02 NW HEBDEN ROYD ROCHDALE CANAL 2/280 (south side) - Upper Foot Canal overflow ford approx. 30 metres to north-west of Canal Bridge GV II Canal overflow ford. c1800. For the Rochdale Canal Company. Stone setts, wood and brick. Timber balks edge canal from which water can overflow, passing over the 2-metre wide ford laid with stone setts, and down the hillside into the River Calder below. Spanning the ford are the square brick piers from a later bridge, now gone, but of which the round-topped ashlar parapet survives. The Rochdale Canal was opened up in sections between 1798 and 1804. The line was originally surveyed by James Brindley in 1776,resurveyed by John Rennie in 1791 and construction was finally supervised by William Jessop (engineer) and William Crossley (resident engineer). (Sowerby Bridge Chamber of Trade and Commerce Official Guide pp22-23). Group value with Upper Foot Canal Bridge in Sowerby Bridge CP (q.v.) Listing NGR: SE0326025514 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 405459 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rochdale Canal Overflow Ford is located approximately 30 metres north-west of Canal Bridge in Calderdale, Yorkshire. This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7260, -1.9521
- District
- Calderdale
- Parish
- Calderdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- HX2 6HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Calder Valley
Sources
- wikidata: Q26524215 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rochdale Canal Canal Overflow Ford Approximately 30 Metres To North West Of Canal Bridge?
- Rochdale Canal Canal Overflow Ford Approximately 30 Metres To North West Of Canal Bridge is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HX2 6HL), in the parish of Calderdale, unparished area.
- Is Rochdale Canal Canal Overflow Ford Approximately 30 Metres To North West Of Canal Bridge a listed building?
- Rochdale Canal Canal Overflow Ford Approximately 30 Metres To North West Of Canal Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Rochdale Canal Canal Overflow Ford Approximately 30 Metres To North West Of Canal Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Rochdale Canal Canal Overflow Ford Approximately 30 Metres To North West Of Canal Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rochdale Canal Canal Overflow Ford Approximately 30 Metres To North West Of Canal Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HX2 6HL. It sits within the Calder Valley parliamentary constituency.