Historic bridges · North West England
Bridge Number 4 Over Ashton Canal
In or near Manchester.
Bridge Number 4 Over Ashton 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
- Manchester Piccadilly · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bridge Number 4 Over Ashton Canal, the nearest railway station is Manchester Piccadilly, which is approximately 1 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is M4 7EJ.
About
Bridge Number 4 Over Ashton 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 1197777). 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 SJ8598 CARRUTHERS STREET 698-1/17/531 Beswick And Clayton Bridge No.4 over Ashton Canal GV II Public road bridge over Ashton Canal. Probably c.1800. Red brick in English garden wall bond, cast-iron, and sandstone. Narrow rectangular structure across canal waisted to width of lock. Short horizontal span between vertical end walls of brick abutments, which have rounded sandstone corners with block capitals, carrying cast-iron beams (and probably flagstone flooring); broad pilasters at each end; simple moulded cornice, parapet of 2 courses of massive dressed blocks. Listing NGR: SJ8564998484 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 387966 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge Number 4 Over Ashton Canal is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, contributing to the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4829, -2.2177
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M4 7EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Manchester Central
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Piccadilly — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26492221 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Number 4 Over Ashton Canal?
- Bridge Number 4 Over Ashton Canal is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M4 7EJ), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- What is Bridge Number 4 Over Ashton Canal?
- Bridge Number 4 Over Ashton Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Number 4 Over Ashton Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Piccadilly, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode M4 7EJ.
- Is Bridge Number 4 Over Ashton Canal a listed building?
- Bridge Number 4 Over Ashton Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Number 4 Over Ashton Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Number 4 Over Ashton Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Number 4 Over Ashton Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Piccadilly, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M4 7EJ.