Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ashton Canal Bridge Number 9 Over Ashton Canal (Mill Street Bridge) At West End Of Lock Number 7
In or near Manchester.
Ashton Canal Bridge Number 9 Over Ashton Canal (Mill Street Bridge) At West End Of Lock Number 7 — 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
- Nearest railway station
- Ashburys · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ashton Canal Bridge Number 9, the nearest railway station is Ashburys, located 1.6 km away. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users. The postcode for navigation is M11 4DW.
About
Ashton Canal Bridge Number 9 Over Ashton Canal (Mill Street Bridge) At West End Of Lock Number 7 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1279613). 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 MANCHESTER SJ89NE ASHTON CANAL, Beswick And Clayton 698-1/5/514 Bridge No.9 over Ashton Canal (Mill 11/04/91 Street Bridge) at west end of Lock No.7 GV II Public road bridge over Ashton Canal. Probably c.1800. Brown brick in English garden wall bond, with some sandstone ashlar, and cast-iron beams. Narrow rectangular structure across canal waisted to width of lock. Horizontal span with cast-iron beams and flagstone flooring carried on vertical side walls of brick which have gritstone copings and piers (those on the west side projected and that on the towpath side curved and banded, and now carrying very large cast-iron pipes); broad pilasters, brick parapet with stone coping. East side of bridge is linked to roving bridge of Mill Street lock (q.v.). Forms group with lock, and associated lock-keeper's cottage (q.v.). Listing NGR: SJ8697498802 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 387896 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ashton Canal Bridge Number 9, also known as Mill Street Bridge, is located over Ashton Canal in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Manchester. This Grade II listed building is notable for its historical significance and architectural character, contributing to the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4858, -2.1978
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M11 4DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Manchester Central
- Nearest railway station
- Ashburys — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26568817 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ashton Canal Bridge Number 9 Over Ashton Canal (Mill Street Bridge) At West End Of Lock Number 7?
- Ashton Canal Bridge Number 9 Over Ashton Canal (Mill Street Bridge) At West End Of Lock Number 7 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M11 4DW), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- What is Ashton Canal Bridge Number 9 Over Ashton Canal (Mill Street Bridge) At West End Of Lock Number 7?
- Ashton Canal Bridge Number 9 Over Ashton Canal (Mill Street Bridge) At West End Of Lock Number 7 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ashton Canal Bridge Number 9 Over Ashton Canal (Mill Street Bridge) At West End Of Lock Number 7?
- The nearest railway station is Ashburys, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode M11 4DW.
- Is Ashton Canal Bridge Number 9 Over Ashton Canal (Mill Street Bridge) At West End Of Lock Number 7 a listed building?
- Ashton Canal Bridge Number 9 Over Ashton Canal (Mill Street Bridge) At West End Of Lock Number 7 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ashton Canal Bridge Number 9 Over Ashton Canal (Mill Street Bridge) At West End Of Lock Number 7 free to visit?
- Yes, Ashton Canal Bridge Number 9 Over Ashton Canal (Mill Street Bridge) At West End Of Lock Number 7 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ashton Canal Bridge Number 9 Over Ashton Canal (Mill Street Bridge) At West End Of Lock Number 7?
- The nearest railway station is Ashburys, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M11 4DW.