Historic bridges · North West England
Chester Road Swing Bridge
In or near Stockton Heath.
Chester Road Swing Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Warrington Bank Quay · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Chester Road Swing Bridge is a historic bridge in the West Midlands. Built or established in 1894, it dates from the Victorian period. It sits within the Warrington South parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Warrington Bank Quay, about 1.7 km away. Postcode area WA4.
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Place summary
Chester Road Swing Bridge is a Victorian-era bridge located in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Warrington. Established in 1894, it serves as a functional structure for road traffic, notable for its swing mechanism.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3708, -2.5962
- District
- Warrington
- Parish
- Warrington, unparished area
- Postcode
- WA4 6FL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Warrington South
- Established
- 1894
- Nearest railway station
- Warrington Bank Quay — 1.7 km
Sources
- osm: w959880161 (ODbL)
- commons: Chester Road Bridge 2109.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chester Road Swing Bridge?
- Chester Road Swing Bridge is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WA4 6FL), in the parish of Warrington, unparished area.
- What is Chester Road Swing Bridge?
- Chester Road Swing Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chester Road Swing Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Warrington Bank Quay, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA4 6FL.
- When was Chester Road Swing Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1894.
- Is Chester Road Swing Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Chester Road Swing Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chester Road Swing Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Warrington Bank Quay, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA4 6FL.