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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges Β· North West England

Bridgewater Canal George Gleave's Bridge

In or near Daresbury.

Free admission

Bridgewater Canal George Gleave's Bridge β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.

Bridge on the Bridgewater Canal - geograph.org.uk - 428447

Andy Beecroft β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 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.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

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

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Daresbury

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Where to eat & stay near Bridgewater Canal George Gleave's Bridge

Places to stay

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Caravan parks Β· North West England

Promenade Park

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Small Acre Caravan Park

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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.