Historic bridges · West Midlands
Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 59 at SJ 8987 6522
In or near Heaton.
Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 59 at SJ 8987 6522 — 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
- Congleton · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 59, the nearest railway station is Congleton, located 3.9 km away. The postcode for the area is CW12 2PN, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 59 at SJ 8987 6522 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1237583). 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 86 NE 7/10018 CONGLETON MACCLESFIELD CANAL Bridge No 59 at SJ 8987 6522 II Accommodation bridge. c1830. Engineer William Crosley. Coursed sandstone blocks with ashlar dressings. Horseshoe, eliptical arch with voussoirs and a prominent keystone that rises to a chamfered band below parapet. Walling terminates in squared piers: parapet with coping. NB One in a series of fine bridges (and milestones) on the Macclesfield Canal. Listing NGR: SJ 89872 65219 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 428873 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 59 is located in Congleton, within the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building is a notable structure along the Macclesfield Canal, reflecting the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1840, -2.1530
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Congleton
- Postcode
- CW12 2PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Congleton
- Nearest railway station
- Congleton — 3.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26530711 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 59 at SJ 8987 6522?
- Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 59 at SJ 8987 6522 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW12 2PN), in the parish of Congleton.
- What is Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 59 at SJ 8987 6522?
- Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 59 at SJ 8987 6522 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 59 at SJ 8987 6522?
- The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW12 2PN.
- Is Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 59 at SJ 8987 6522 a listed building?
- Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 59 at SJ 8987 6522 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 59 at SJ 8987 6522 free to visit?
- Yes, Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 59 at SJ 8987 6522 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 59 at SJ 8987 6522?
- The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW12 2PN.