Historic bridges Β· North West England
Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Lock 16W Tail Bridge At Ds 982 035
In or near Marsden.
Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Lock 16W Tail Bridge At Ds 982 035 β Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 minβ30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Mossley Β· 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Huddersfield Narrow Canal at Lock 16W Tail Bridge, you can take the train to Mossley station, which is 1.5 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is OL5 9BZ, and entry is free. The site is accessible for visitors.
About
Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Lock 16W Tail Bridge At Ds 982 035 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1261182). 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 MOSSLEY SD 90 SE 1033-0/1/10014 HUDDERSFIELD NARROW CANAL Lock 16W tail bridge at SD 982 035 - II Accommodation bridge across lock tail. EC19. Probably designed by Benjamin Outram.Coursed dressed stone. Single elliptical arch with voussoirs. Stone band beneath slightly cambered parapet. Half round stone copings. West side terminates in square capstones. Arch springs from the lock chamber walls on lockside. Listing NGR: SD9811403383 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 358720 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Huddersfield Narrow Canal features a memorial forest that was established in 2007, offering a serene environment for memorial tree planting. Visitors can enjoy access to public rights of way leading to nearby villages and scenic views of the Peak District National Park.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Huddersfield Narrow Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Lock 16W Tail Bridge is located in Mossley, North-West England. This Grade II listed building features significant architectural elements typical of canal infrastructure, reflecting the historical importance of the waterway in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5271, -2.0299
- District
- Tameside
- Parish
- Mossley
- Postcode
- OL5 9BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stalybridge and Hyde
- Nearest railway station
- Mossley β 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.lifeforalife.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26552152 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Lock 16W Tail Bridge At Ds 982 035?
- Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Lock 16W Tail Bridge At Ds 982 035 is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL5 9BZ), in the parish of Mossley.
- What is Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Lock 16W Tail Bridge At Ds 982 035?
- Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Lock 16W Tail Bridge At Ds 982 035 β Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Lock 16W Tail Bridge At Ds 982 035?
- The nearest railway station is Mossley, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL5 9BZ.
- Is Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Lock 16W Tail Bridge At Ds 982 035 a listed building?
- Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Lock 16W Tail Bridge At Ds 982 035 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Lock 16W Tail Bridge At Ds 982 035 a protected site?
- Yes β Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Lock 16W Tail Bridge At Ds 982 035 is part of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Lock 16W Tail Bridge At Ds 982 035 free to visit?
- Yes, Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Lock 16W Tail Bridge At Ds 982 035 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Lock 16W Tail Bridge At Ds 982 035?
- The nearest railway station is Mossley, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL5 9BZ.