Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bridge Number 1 (Junction Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal
In or near Mellor.
Bridge Number 1 (Junction Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal — 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
- Marple · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bridge Number 1 (Junction Bridge) on the Macclesfield Canal, the nearest railway station is Marple, located 0.9 km away. The postcode is SK6 7BJ, and entry is free.
About
Bridge Number 1 (Junction Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1260190). 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 This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 18/12/2018 SJ 98 NE 7/97 MARPLE MACCLESFIELD CANAL Bridge Number 1 (Junction Bridge) 20.12.67 GV II Roving bridge. Completed by 1831. William Crosley engineer. Rock-faced with ashlar dressings and parapet walls. Horseshoe arch with keystone, ashlar band and concaved parapet walls with rounded tops which are terminated by battered square piers. Spiral towpath walk. Listing NGR: SJ9614388405 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 441455 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge Number 1 (Junction Bridge) is a Grade II listed bridge located on the Macclesfield Canal in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Stockport. This structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural value, contributing to the canal's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3925, -2.0595
- District
- Stockport
- Parish
- Stockport, unparished area
- Postcode
- SK6 7BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hazel Grove
- Nearest railway station
- Marple — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26551240 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Number 1 (Junction Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal?
- Bridge Number 1 (Junction Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK6 7BJ), in the parish of Stockport, unparished area.
- What is Bridge Number 1 (Junction Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal?
- Bridge Number 1 (Junction Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Number 1 (Junction Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Marple, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK6 7BJ.
- Is Bridge Number 1 (Junction Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal a listed building?
- Bridge Number 1 (Junction Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Number 1 (Junction Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Number 1 (Junction Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Number 1 (Junction Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Marple, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK6 7BJ.