Historic bridges · West Midlands
Macclesfield Canal, Bridge Number 40 at Windmill Lane
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Macclesfield Canal, Bridge Number 40 at Windmill Lane — 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
- Macclesfield · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Macclesfield Canal, Bridge Number 40 at Windmill Lane, the nearest railway station is Macclesfield, located 0.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SK11 7LB. Entry to the site is free.
About
Macclesfield Canal, Bridge Number 40 at Windmill Lane is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1206927). 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 97 SW; 886-1/4/127 MACCLESFIELD, MACCLESFIELD CANAL, Bridge No. 40 at Windmill Lane II Road bridge over canal. 1831. William Crosley, engineer. Roughly coursed and squared rubble, in smaller blocks over string course. Steep sided segmental archway with voussoirs and keystone. Raking parapet accommodating to steep slope of road bed. String course, stone copings and projecting terminal piers. Listing NGR: SJ9244972858 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 391034 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Macclesfield Canal, Bridge Number 40 at Windmill Lane is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands, within the parish of Macclesfield (postcode SK11). This structure is part of the historic Macclesfield Canal, which played a significant role in the region's industrial development.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2527, -2.1146
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Macclesfield
- Postcode
- SK11 7LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Macclesfield
- Nearest railway station
- Macclesfield — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26502113 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Macclesfield Canal, Bridge Number 40 at Windmill Lane?
- Macclesfield Canal, Bridge Number 40 at Windmill Lane is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK11 7LB), in the parish of Macclesfield.
- What is Macclesfield Canal, Bridge Number 40 at Windmill Lane?
- Macclesfield Canal, Bridge Number 40 at Windmill Lane — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Macclesfield Canal, Bridge Number 40 at Windmill Lane?
- The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK11 7LB.
- Is Macclesfield Canal, Bridge Number 40 at Windmill Lane a listed building?
- Macclesfield Canal, Bridge Number 40 at Windmill Lane is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Macclesfield Canal, Bridge Number 40 at Windmill Lane free to visit?
- Yes, Macclesfield Canal, Bridge Number 40 at Windmill Lane is free to enter.
- How do I get to Macclesfield Canal, Bridge Number 40 at Windmill Lane?
- The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK11 7LB.