Historic bridges · West Midlands
Canal Bridge No 46
In or near Henbury.
Canal Bridge No 46 — 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
- Macclesfield · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Canal Bridge No 46, the nearest railway station is Macclesfield, located 2.8 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Canal Bridge No 46 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1159472). 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 SJ 97 SW, SJ 9110 7096 2/57 SUTTON CP GAWEND LANE, Canal bridge number 46 II Road bridge over the Macclesfield Canal, c1827. By Thomas Telford. Coursed rubble with ashlar dressings. Single span. Front: horseshoe arch with voussoirs. Band below parapet and chamfered ashlar coping concave retaining walls to either side terminating in square piers. One half of this bridge lies in Macclesfield former M.B. (q.v.). See Bridge No. 44 in BULLOCKS LANE and Bridge No. 45 in LONDON ROAD Listing NGR: SJ9109570950 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 58642 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Danes Moss SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Canal Bridge No 46 is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is part of the region's extensive network of canals, notable for its historical significance and architectural integrity.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.2355, -2.1349
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Gawsworth
- Postcode
- SK11 0LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Macclesfield
- Nearest railway station
- Macclesfield — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26453175 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canal Bridge No 46?
- Canal Bridge No 46 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK11 0LB), in the parish of Gawsworth.
- What is Canal Bridge No 46?
- Canal Bridge No 46 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Canal Bridge No 46?
- The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK11 0LB.
- Is Canal Bridge No 46 a listed building?
- Canal Bridge No 46 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Canal Bridge No 46 a protected site?
- Yes — Canal Bridge No 46 is part of the Danes Moss SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Canal Bridge No 46 free to visit?
- Yes, Canal Bridge No 46 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Canal Bridge No 46?
- The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK11 0LB.