Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Canal Bridge Number 21
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Canal Bridge Number 21 — 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
- Adlington (Cheshire) · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Canal Bridge Number 21, the nearest railway station is Adlington (Cheshire), located 1.8 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Canal Bridge Number 21 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1034402). 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 98 SW 3/2 ADLINGTON CP BROOKLEDGE LANE Canal bridge number 21 II Canal bridge: c1830 by William Crosley for the Macclesfield Canal Company. Hammer-dressed buff sandstone. Horseshoe elliptical arch with chamfered coping at road level. Plain parapet with rounded coping ending in square pilasters. The standard bridge on this canal of which there are seven complete examples in Adlington (qv). Listing NGR: SJ9295280155 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 58168 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Canal Bridge Number 21 is a bridge located in the West Midlands. It is a Grade II listed building, recognised for its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3183, -2.1073
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Adlington
- Postcode
- SK10 4JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Macclesfield
- Nearest railway station
- Adlington (Cheshire) — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26285944 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canal Bridge Number 21?
- Canal Bridge Number 21 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK10 4JX), in the parish of Adlington.
- What is Canal Bridge Number 21?
- Canal Bridge Number 21 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Canal Bridge Number 21?
- The nearest railway station is Adlington (Cheshire), about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK10 4JX.
- Is Canal Bridge Number 21 a listed building?
- Canal Bridge Number 21 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Canal Bridge Number 21 free to visit?
- Yes, Canal Bridge Number 21 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Canal Bridge Number 21?
- The nearest railway station is Adlington (Cheshire), about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK10 4JX.