Historic bridges Β· North West England
Bridgewater Canal George Gleave's Bridge
In or near Daresbury.
Bridgewater Canal George Gleave's Bridge β Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.

Andy Beecroft β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 minβ30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Runcorn East Β· 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bridgewater Canal George Gleave's Bridge, the nearest railway station is Runcorn East, located 1.6 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is WA4 4AN.
About
Bridgewater Canal George Gleave's Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1248142). 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 The following building shall be added: SJ 58 SE DARESBURY CP BRIDGEWATER CANAL 6/65 George Gleave's Bridge II Accommodation bridge. c1772. By James Brindley for the Duke of Bridgewater. Red brick in English Garden Wall bond; ashlar sandstone dressings. Single span segmental arch rises from splayed abutments having wooden rubbing posts at 3 corners; ashlar springers to brick voussoirs under ashlar band. Coped parapet steps down over curved wing walls. Listing NGR: SJ5704582433 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 56067 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridgewater Canal George Gleave's Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North Wales. It is part of the historic Bridgewater Canal system, notable for its significance in industrial transport. The bridge exemplifies the engineering innovations of its time.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3371, -2.6465
- District
- Halton
- Parish
- Daresbury
- Postcode
- WA4 4AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Runcorn and Helsby
- Nearest railway station
- Runcorn East β 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26540379 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridgewater Canal George Gleave's Bridge?
- Bridgewater Canal George Gleave's Bridge is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode WA4 4AN), in the parish of Daresbury.
- What is Bridgewater Canal George Gleave's Bridge?
- Bridgewater Canal George Gleave's Bridge β Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridgewater Canal George Gleave's Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Runcorn East, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA4 4AN.
- Is Bridgewater Canal George Gleave's Bridge a listed building?
- Bridgewater Canal George Gleave's Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridgewater Canal George Gleave's Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Bridgewater Canal George Gleave's Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridgewater Canal George Gleave's Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Runcorn East, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA4 4AN.