Historic bridges · North West England
Canal Bridge No 79
In or near Heaton.
Canal Bridge No 79 — 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
- Congleton · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Canal Bridge No 79, the nearest railway station is Congleton, which is 1.7 km away. The postcode for the location is CW12 3NQ, and entry is free.
About
Canal Bridge No 79 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1161904). 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 NEWBOLD ASTBURY C.P. MACCLESFIELD CANAL SJ 86 SE 8580 6130 5/59 Canal bridge No. 79 - - II Road bridge taking Peel Lane over the Macclesfield Canal. c. 1827. By William Crosley. Yellow sandstone coursed rubble with ashlar dressings. Single-span bridge with horseshoe arch with voussoirs and a projecting keystone which rises to connect with the band below the parapet. Battered walling to either side and slightly curved retaining walls which terminate in square piers, chamfered coping to top of the parapet. Listing NGR: SJ8583061284 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 56529 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Canal Bridge No 79 is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is part of the region's extensive canal network, reflecting the industrial heritage of the area. Its designation highlights its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1485, -2.2133
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Newbold Astbury
- Postcode
- CW12 3NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Congleton
- Nearest railway station
- Congleton — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26455505 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canal Bridge No 79?
- Canal Bridge No 79 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW12 3NQ), in the parish of Newbold Astbury.
- What is Canal Bridge No 79?
- Canal Bridge No 79 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Canal Bridge No 79?
- The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW12 3NQ.
- Is Canal Bridge No 79 a listed building?
- Canal Bridge No 79 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Canal Bridge No 79 free to visit?
- Yes, Canal Bridge No 79 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Canal Bridge No 79?
- The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW12 3NQ.