Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Compstall Bridge
In or near Mellor.
Compstall Bridge — 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
- Marple · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Compstall Bridge is located in Stockport, with the postcode SK6 5GG. The nearest railway station is Marple, which is 1.4 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Compstall Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1242008). 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 99 SE MARPLE COMPSTALL ROAD Marple Bridge 2/80 29.3.66 Compstall Bridge (that part in Marple) II Road bridge over the River Etherow. Early C19. Ashlar. 2 wide segmental-arch spans, the central cutwater having rounded ends and a projecting springing band. Arches have rusticated voussoirs. Moulded band below, and coping to parapet walls which splay out at each end to be terminated in square piers. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 441350 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Compstall Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. Its designation indicates architectural and historical significance, reflecting the region's industrial heritage. The bridge serves as a notable example of the area's infrastructure development.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4131, -2.0541
- District
- Stockport
- Parish
- Stockport, unparished area
- Postcode
- SK6 5GG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hazel Grove
- Nearest railway station
- Marple — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26534843 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Compstall Bridge?
- Compstall Bridge is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK6 5GG), in the parish of Stockport, unparished area.
- What is Compstall Bridge?
- Compstall Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Compstall Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Marple, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK6 5GG.
- Is Compstall Bridge a listed building?
- Compstall Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Compstall Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Compstall Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Compstall Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Marple, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK6 5GG.