Historic bridges · North West England
Knolls Bridge (Canal Bridge Number 131)
In or near Mollington.
Knolls Bridge (Canal Bridge Number 131) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bache · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Knolls Bridge, the nearest railway station is Bache, located 1.5 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CH2 1EZ.
About
Knolls Bridge (Canal Bridge Number 131) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1229632). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
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Heritage listing
Details SJ 36 NE MOLLINGTON C.P. 4/28 Knolls Bridge (canal bridge no. 131). - - II Canal accommodation bridge: 1793 by Thomas Telford for the Ellesmere Canal Company, C20 parapet repairs. Orange brick. Flat horseshoe elliptical arch has plain band above which continues over short curving wing walls which end in raking plain pilasters. Plain parapet with some chamfered stone coping surviving. The standard bridge on this canal. Listing NGR: SJ3945269254 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 404434 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Knolls Bridge, also known as Canal Bridge Number 131, is located in North Wales. This Grade II listed building is notable for its architectural significance within the region's canal infrastructure.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2169, -2.9082
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Upton-by-Chester
- Postcode
- CH2 1EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester North and Neston
- Nearest railway station
- Bache — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26523383 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knolls Bridge (Canal Bridge Number 131)?
- Knolls Bridge (Canal Bridge Number 131) is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH2 1EZ), in the parish of Upton-by-Chester.
- What is Knolls Bridge (Canal Bridge Number 131)?
- Knolls Bridge (Canal Bridge Number 131) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knolls Bridge (Canal Bridge Number 131)?
- The nearest railway station is Bache, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH2 1EZ.
- Is Knolls Bridge (Canal Bridge Number 131) a listed building?
- Knolls Bridge (Canal Bridge Number 131) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Knolls Bridge (Canal Bridge Number 131) free to visit?
- Yes, Knolls Bridge (Canal Bridge Number 131) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Knolls Bridge (Canal Bridge Number 131)?
- The nearest railway station is Bache, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH2 1EZ.