Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ashton Canal Lock Number 7 With Roving Bridge Immediately East Of Mill Street Bridge
In or near Manchester.
Ashton Canal Lock Number 7 With Roving Bridge Immediately East Of Mill Street 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
- Nearest railway station
- Ashburys · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ashton Canal Lock Number 7, 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 Lock Number 7 With Roving Bridge Immediately East Of Mill Street 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 1197831). 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 698-1/5/513 Lock No.7 with roving bridge, 11/04/91 immediately east of Mill Street Bridge GV II Canal lock and associated roving bridge. c.1792-1799, for Manchester and Ashton-under-Lyne Canal Company; renovated. Large blocks of millstone grit, wooden gates. Narrow type (chamber 7 feet wide); north jamb of lower gates inscribed "1865"; roving bridge over lower entry, with cobbled doglegged ramp on north side, stone slab wall and cast-iron fences. Forms group with lock-keeper's cottage on south side (q.v.) and Mill Street Bridge attached at west end. Fifth in a series of 13 similar locks, all in working order. Listing NGR: SJ8698298802 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 387895 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ashton Canal Lock Number 7 is located in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Manchester. This Grade II listed building features a roving bridge immediately east of Mill Street Bridge, exemplifying the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4858, -2.1977
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M11 4DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Manchester Central
- Nearest railway station
- Ashburys — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26492272 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ashton Canal Lock Number 7 With Roving Bridge Immediately East Of Mill Street Bridge?
- Ashton Canal Lock Number 7 With Roving Bridge Immediately East Of Mill Street Bridge is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M11 4DW), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- What is Ashton Canal Lock Number 7 With Roving Bridge Immediately East Of Mill Street Bridge?
- Ashton Canal Lock Number 7 With Roving Bridge Immediately East Of Mill Street Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ashton Canal Lock Number 7 With Roving Bridge Immediately East Of Mill Street Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ashburys, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode M11 4DW.
- Is Ashton Canal Lock Number 7 With Roving Bridge Immediately East Of Mill Street Bridge a listed building?
- Ashton Canal Lock Number 7 With Roving Bridge Immediately East Of Mill Street Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ashton Canal Lock Number 7 With Roving Bridge Immediately East Of Mill Street Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Ashton Canal Lock Number 7 With Roving Bridge Immediately East Of Mill Street Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ashton Canal Lock Number 7 With Roving Bridge Immediately East Of Mill Street Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ashburys, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M11 4DW.