Historic bridges · West Midlands
Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61 at SJ 8899 6512
In or near Heaton.
Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61 at SJ 8899 6512 — 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 · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61, the nearest railway station is Congleton, which is 3.3 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for navigation is CW12 3PE.
About
Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61 at SJ 8899 6512 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1237548). 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 CONGLETON MACCLESFIELDCANAL 5/10022 Bridge No 61 at SJ 8899 6512 GV II Canal road bridge. c1831. William Crosley engineer. Coursed sandstone blocks with ashlar dressings. Horseshoe/eliptical arch with voussoirs and a prominent keystone that rises to a chamfered band below the parapet. Walls terminate in squared piers: parapet has coping. C20 stone steps adjacent also timber balustrading. Pipeline across west "face". Fine tooling to vault. NB One in a series of fine bridges (and milestones) on the Macclesfield Canal. Listing NGR: SJ8898565114 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 428877 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61 is located in Congleton, West Midlands. This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1830, -2.1663
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Congleton
- Postcode
- CW12 3PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Congleton
- Established
- 1831
- Nearest railway station
- Congleton — 3.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26530679 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61 at SJ 8899 6512?
- Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61 at SJ 8899 6512 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW12 3PE), in the parish of Congleton.
- What is Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61 at SJ 8899 6512?
- Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61 at SJ 8899 6512 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61 at SJ 8899 6512?
- The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW12 3PE.
- When was Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61 at SJ 8899 6512 built?
- Built or established in 1831.
- Is Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61 at SJ 8899 6512 a listed building?
- Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61 at SJ 8899 6512 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61 at SJ 8899 6512 free to visit?
- Yes, Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61 at SJ 8899 6512 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61 at SJ 8899 6512?
- The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW12 3PE.