Historic bridges · North West England
Canal Bridge No 116, Faulkners Bridge
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Canal Bridge No 116, Faulkners Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Canal Bridge No 116, Faulkners Bridge is located in North Wales, with the postcode CH3 7RB. The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, which is 6.5 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Canal Bridge No 116, Faulkners Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1330238). 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 11/04/2012 SF 46 SE 2/15 WAVERTON C.P. Faulkner's Bridge (canal bridge No.116) (Formerly listed as Faulkner's Bridge (canal bridge No.115)) II Canal accommodation bridge: c.1776 by Samuel Weston for the Chester Canal Company. Orange brick with some blue brick repairs. Segmental arch, with stone springers and keystone has a projecting stone band above. Wing walls curve out and end in square pilasters. Plain and partly repaired parapet with flat stone coping. The standard accommodation bridge on this canal. Listing NGR: SJ4673062871 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 55525 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Canal Bridge No 116, also known as Faulkners Bridge, is a Grade II listed bridge located in North Wales. This structure is part of the region's extensive canal network, reflecting the area's industrial heritage. Its designation highlights its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1603, -2.7982
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Waverton
- Postcode
- CH3 7RB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 6.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26615304 (CC0)
Other places nearby
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Waverton War Memorial
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St Peter's Church, Waverton
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Waverton school and schoolmaster's house
Gardens · 0.8 km
Canal Bridge No 118, Davies's Bridge
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The Crocky Trail
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EGG BRIDGE WAVERTON
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St Peter's Church, Hargrave
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Saighton Lane Farm
Farms (open to visitors) · 2.0 km
Hargrave
Villages · 2.4 km
Saighton
Villages · 2.4 km
Monument for Battle of Rowton Moor, 1645
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Bear and Billet
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canal Bridge No 116, Faulkners Bridge?
- Canal Bridge No 116, Faulkners Bridge is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH3 7RB), in the parish of Waverton.
- What is Canal Bridge No 116, Faulkners Bridge?
- Canal Bridge No 116, Faulkners Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Canal Bridge No 116, Faulkners Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH3 7RB.
- Is Canal Bridge No 116, Faulkners Bridge a listed building?
- Canal Bridge No 116, Faulkners Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Canal Bridge No 116, Faulkners Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Canal Bridge No 116, Faulkners Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Canal Bridge No 116, Faulkners Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH3 7RB.