Historic bridges · West Midlands
Macclesfield Canal Bridge
In or near Heaton.
Macclesfield Canal Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Congleton · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Macclesfield Canal Bridge is a historic bridge in the West Midlands. Built or established in 1830, it dates from the Georgian period. It sits within the Congleton parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 0.9 km away. Postcode area CW12.
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Place summary
Macclesfield Canal Bridge is a Georgian bridge located in Congleton, in the West Midlands. Established in 1830, it is part of the Macclesfield Canal, which played a significant role in the region's industrial history.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1599, -2.1800
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Congleton
- Postcode
- CW12 3QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Congleton
- Established
- 1830
- Nearest railway station
- Congleton — 0.9 km
Sources
- osm: w655269989 (ODbL)
- commons: Biddulph Valley Aqueduct.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Macclesfield Canal Bridge?
- Macclesfield Canal Bridge is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW12 3QR), in the parish of Congleton.
- What is Macclesfield Canal Bridge?
- Macclesfield Canal Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Macclesfield Canal Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW12 3QR.
- When was Macclesfield Canal Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1830.
- Is Macclesfield Canal Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Macclesfield Canal Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Macclesfield Canal Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW12 3QR.