Historic bridges · North West England
Hough's Bridge
In or near Stockton Heath.
Hough's 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 · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Hough's Bridge is located in Warrington, West Midlands, with the postcode WA4 6SL. The nearest railway station is Warrington Bank Quay, which is 2.7 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Hough's Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.3618°, -2.5975°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
Details SJ 68 NW WALTON C.P. HOUGH'S LANE 3/58 Hough's Bridge II Road Bridge over Bridgewater Canal circa 1770 by James Brindley for the Duke of Bridgewater. Brown brick with stone dressings. Deep segmental arch with sandstone springers and projecting band above brick voussoirs. Abutments curved in plan and battered in section. Flush sandstone copings to parapets. Base and kerb to towpath under bridge replaced in concrete. Pipe bridge built against east side of abutments, not included in the item. Listing NGR: SJ6033485158 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 58997 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Children’s Zoo at Walton Hall and Gardens features a variety of animals including alpacas, donkeys, rabbits, and native red squirrels. It plays a role in breeding programs for native species and offers visitors a chance to see and learn about these animals in a friendly environment.
Place summary
Hough's Bridge is a bridge located in Walton, within the West Midlands. This structure serves a functional purpose in the area and is part of the local infrastructure.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3618, -2.5975
- District
- Warrington
- Parish
- Walton
- Postcode
- WA4 6SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Warrington South
- Nearest railway station
- Warrington Bank Quay — 2.7 km
- Official site
- waltonhallgardens.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w1041301690 (ODbL)
- commons: Hough's Bridge, Walton, Cheshire.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hough's Bridge?
- Hough's Bridge is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WA4 6SL), in the parish of Walton.
- What is Hough's Bridge?
- Hough's Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hough's Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Warrington Bank Quay, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA4 6SL.
- Is Hough's Bridge a listed building?
- Hough's Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hough's Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Hough's Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hough's Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Warrington Bank Quay, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA4 6SL.