Historic bridges · West Midlands
Macclesfield Canal bridge number 50 at SJ98206864
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Macclesfield Canal bridge number 50 at SJ98206864 — 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 · 5.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Macclesfield Canal bridge number 50, the nearest railway station is Macclesfield, located 5 km away. The postcode for the area is SK11 0JH, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Macclesfield Canal bridge number 50 at SJ98206864 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1254221). 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 96 NW 6/10010 GAWSWORTH MACCLESFIELD CANAL Bridge Number 50 at SJ 98206864 II Canal accommodation bridge. c1830. Engineer William Crosley. Coursed sandstone blocks (narrower to parapet) with ashlar dressings. Horseshoe elliptical arch with voussoirs and a stressed keystone that rises to a chamfered band at deck level. Walling/parapet terminates in squared piers: coping to parapet. Stone steps to south side lead up to road/deck level: gate across bridge deck. One in a series of fine bridges (and mileposts) on the Macclesfield canal. Listing NGR: SJ9120168648 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 437654 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Macclesfield Canal bridge number 50 is located in the West Midlands, within the parish of Gawsworth, postcode SK11. This bridge is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognised for its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2148, -2.1332
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Gawsworth
- Postcode
- SK11 0JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Macclesfield
- Nearest railway station
- Macclesfield — 5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26545904 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Macclesfield Canal bridge number 50 at SJ98206864?
- Macclesfield Canal bridge number 50 at SJ98206864 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK11 0JH), in the parish of Gawsworth.
- What is Macclesfield Canal bridge number 50 at SJ98206864?
- Macclesfield Canal bridge number 50 at SJ98206864 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Macclesfield Canal bridge number 50 at SJ98206864?
- The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK11 0JH.
- Is Macclesfield Canal bridge number 50 at SJ98206864 a listed building?
- Macclesfield Canal bridge number 50 at SJ98206864 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Macclesfield Canal bridge number 50 at SJ98206864 free to visit?
- Yes, Macclesfield Canal bridge number 50 at SJ98206864 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Macclesfield Canal bridge number 50 at SJ98206864?
- The nearest railway station is Macclesfield, about 5.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK11 0JH.