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Trent and Mersey Canal bridge number 157 at SJ 7387 5938

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Trent and Mersey Canal bridge number 157 at SJ 7387 5938 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Trent and Mersey Canal west of Wheelock, Cheshire - geograph.org.uk - 2844379

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

About

Trent and Mersey Canal bridge number 157 at SJ 7387 5938 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1115839). 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 SANDBACH TRENT AND MERSEY SJ 75 NW CANAL 918- /6/10004 Bridge No. 157 at SJ 7387 5938 II Canal accommodation bridge. Early-mid C19. Brindled brick with stone coping. Single span with towpath and humped back. Elliptical arch. Swept wings terminating in piers at all 4 comers. Stone plaque at crown on both sides. Remains of cast iron guard plate on wooden post to west towpath side jamb. The Trent and Mersey Canal was built between 1766 and 1777 by James Brindley and Hugh Henshall. Charles Hadfield, The Canals of the West Midlands (1966) Jean Lindsay, The Trent and Mersey Canal (1979) Listing NGR: SJ7391859394 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 351195 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Trent and Mersey Canal bridge number 157 is located in Sandbach, in the West Midlands. This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, reflecting its historical significance.

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Coordinates
53.1311, -2.3913
Parish
Sandbach
Postcode
CW11 3DL
Parliamentary constituency
Congleton

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Trent and Mersey Canal bridge number 157 at SJ 7387 5938?
Trent and Mersey Canal bridge number 157 at SJ 7387 5938 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW11 3DL), in the parish of Sandbach.
Is Trent and Mersey Canal bridge number 157 at SJ 7387 5938 a listed building?
Trent and Mersey Canal bridge number 157 at SJ 7387 5938 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Trent and Mersey Canal bridge number 157 at SJ 7387 5938 free to visit?
Yes, Trent and Mersey Canal bridge number 157 at SJ 7387 5938 is free to enter.
How do I get to Trent and Mersey Canal bridge number 157 at SJ 7387 5938?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CW11 3DL. It sits within the Congleton parliamentary constituency.