Historic bridges · North West England
Rochdale Canal Lock Number 52 And Towpath Bridge
Rochdale Canal Lock Number 52 And Towpath 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
About
Rochdale Canal Lock Number 52 And Towpath 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 1038295). 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 81 SE ROCHDALE ROCHDALE CANAL SD 88301035 6/94 Lock No. 52 and towpath bridge (end of Bridge Street) G.V. II Lock and towpath bridge. Between 1794 and 1804. William Jessop, engineer. Dressed stone with random stone to bridge parapet walls. The upper gates have been fully overhauled, the lower are no longer in existence only the recess remains. Many of the heavy stones of the retaining walls have letters inscribed in their faces. the bridge, the parapet walls of which appear to be largely rebuilt, has a segmental arch. Listing NGR: SD8829910290 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 358924 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rochdale Canal Lock Number 52 and Towpath Bridge is located in North-West England, within the unparished area of Rochdale. This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, reflecting its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5891, -2.1782
- District
- Rochdale
- Parish
- Rochdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- OL11 2SW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Heywood and Middleton North
Sources
- wikidata: Q26290011 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rochdale Canal Lock Number 52 And Towpath Bridge?
- Rochdale Canal Lock Number 52 And Towpath Bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL11 2SW), in the parish of Rochdale, unparished area.
- Is Rochdale Canal Lock Number 52 And Towpath Bridge a listed building?
- Rochdale Canal Lock Number 52 And Towpath Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Rochdale Canal Lock Number 52 And Towpath Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Rochdale Canal Lock Number 52 And Towpath Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rochdale Canal Lock Number 52 And Towpath Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OL11 2SW. It sits within the Heywood and Middleton North parliamentary constituency.