Historic bridges · West Midlands
Canal Bridge Number 27
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Canal Bridge Number 27 — 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
- Prestbury · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Canal Bridge Number 27, the nearest railway station is Prestbury, located 2.9 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is SK10 5LN.
About
Canal Bridge Number 27 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1312816). 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 NW 2/29 BOLLINGTON HURST LANE Canal bridge number 27 II Canal bridge: c1830 by William Crosley for the Macclesfield Canal Company. Hammer-dressed buff sandstone. Truncated full elliptical arch and with prominent keystone has a chamfered coping along angled road level. A plain parapet with a rounded coping ends in square pilasters with capstones. Listing NGR: SJ9332377838 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 57946 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Discovery Centre at Clarence Mill in Bollington showcases the history of the town and its cotton mills, as well as the Macclesfield Canal. Visitors can explore exhibits, view historic images, and learn about the local community's past through various displays and guided walks.
Place summary
Canal Bridge Number 27 is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its architectural significance within the canal network of the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.2975, -2.1016
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Bollington
- Postcode
- SK10 5LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Macclesfield
- Phone
- 01625−572985
- Nearest railway station
- Prestbury — 2.9 km
- Opening
- Wednesdays 1.30pm – 4.00pm; Saturdays 11.00am – 4.00pm; Sundays 11.00am – 4.00pm
- Official site
- happyvalley.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26599296 (CC0)
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Bollington Methodist Church
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canal Bridge Number 27?
- Canal Bridge Number 27 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK10 5LN), in the parish of Bollington.
- What is Canal Bridge Number 27?
- Canal Bridge Number 27 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Canal Bridge Number 27?
- The nearest railway station is Prestbury, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK10 5LN.
- Is Canal Bridge Number 27 a listed building?
- Canal Bridge Number 27 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Canal Bridge Number 27 free to visit?
- Yes, Canal Bridge Number 27 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Canal Bridge Number 27?
- The nearest railway station is Prestbury, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK10 5LN.