Historic bridges · North West England
Bridge Number 5 Over Ashton Canal
In or near Manchester.
Bridge Number 5 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 · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bridge Number 5 Over Ashton Canal, the nearest railway station is Manchester Piccadilly, which is 1.2 km away. Entry is free.
About
Bridge Number 5 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 1197805). 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 BESWICK STREET, Beswick And Clayton 698-1/17/528 Bridge No.5 over Ashton Canal GV II Public road bridge over Ashton Canal. Probably c.1800. Brown brick in English garden wall bond, with sandstone dressings. Narrow rectangular structure across canal waisted to width of lock. A low segmental arch of brick springing from a sandstone base, with a keystone (oval cast-iron number plate attached to this); broad pilasters and terminal pilasters, stone band, brick parapet with stone coping. Listing NGR: SJ8577498607 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 387929 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge Number 5 Over Ashton Canal is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its architectural significance within the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4840, -2.2158
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M4 7HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Manchester Central
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Piccadilly — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26492247 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Number 5 Over Ashton Canal?
- Bridge Number 5 Over Ashton Canal is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M4 7HS), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- What is Bridge Number 5 Over Ashton Canal?
- Bridge Number 5 Over Ashton Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Number 5 Over Ashton Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Piccadilly, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode M4 7HS.
- Is Bridge Number 5 Over Ashton Canal a listed building?
- Bridge Number 5 Over Ashton Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Number 5 Over Ashton Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Number 5 Over Ashton Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Number 5 Over Ashton Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Piccadilly, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M4 7HS.