Historic bridges · West Midlands
Trent and Mersey Canal Lock Number 68 and attached accommodation bridge
Trent and Mersey Canal Lock Number 68 and attached accommodation bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Trent and Mersey Canal Lock Number 68 and attached accommodation bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1138809). 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 MOSTON C.P. TRENT AND MERSEY CANAL SJ 76 SW AT BOOTH LANE 7307 6283 6/72 Lock No. 68 and attached Accommodation Bridge - GV II Canal lock, 1777, James Brindley, engineer. Lock walls of brick and stone; single upper gate replaced in steel and double lower gates of timber. Copings partly replaced in concrete; steps replaced in concrete. The bridge of painted brickwork has deep segmental arch; abutments with concave batter, and curved in plan; square end-piers; flush stone copings. Listing NGR: SJ7306762848 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 56403 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Trent and Mersey Canal Lock Number 68 and its attached accommodation bridge are located in Sandbach, West Midlands. This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, reflecting its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1621, -2.4043
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Sandbach
- Postcode
- CW11 3DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Congleton
Sources
- wikidata: Q26431827 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Trent and Mersey Canal Lock Number 68 and attached accommodation bridge?
- Trent and Mersey Canal Lock Number 68 and attached accommodation bridge is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW11 3DZ), in the parish of Sandbach.
- Is Trent and Mersey Canal Lock Number 68 and attached accommodation bridge a listed building?
- Trent and Mersey Canal Lock Number 68 and attached accommodation bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Trent and Mersey Canal Lock Number 68 and attached accommodation bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Trent and Mersey Canal Lock Number 68 and attached accommodation bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Trent and Mersey Canal Lock Number 68 and attached accommodation bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CW11 3DZ. It sits within the Congleton parliamentary constituency.