Historic bridges · West Midlands
Macclesfield Canal Morley Drive, Bridge Number 74
In or near Heaton.
Macclesfield Canal Morley Drive, Bridge Number 74 — 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 · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The nearest railway station to Macclesfield Canal Morley Drive, Bridge Number 74 is Congleton, which is 0.1 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is CW12 3LE.
About
Macclesfield Canal Morley Drive, Bridge Number 74 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1130448). 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 1 5144 MACCLESFIELD CANAL SJ 86 SE 5/1 Morley Drive, Bridge No.74 The grade shall be added to read II This list was amended in respect of this entry 19/1/88. ------------------------------------ 1 5144 MACCLESFIELD CANAL SJ 86 SE 5/1 Morley Drive, Bridge No. 74 2 Accommodation bridge, 1831 by W Crosley. Coursed Keuper sandstone blocks. The bridge spans a section of the canal in a cutting and is unusually tall and horseshoe arched. Battered abutments, projecting arch keystone also projecting carriageway band. Parapet of smaller blocks with square end piers and slightly curved projecting copings. Curved rubble approach walls. Listing NGR: SJ8732862269 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 55949 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Macclesfield Canal Morley Drive, Bridge Number 74 is a Grade II listed bridge located in Congleton, in the West Midlands. It is part of the Macclesfield Canal, known for its historical significance in the region's industrial transport network.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1574, -2.1910
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Congleton
- Postcode
- CW12 3LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Congleton
- Nearest railway station
- Congleton — 0.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26423533 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Macclesfield Canal Morley Drive, Bridge Number 74?
- Macclesfield Canal Morley Drive, Bridge Number 74 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW12 3LE), in the parish of Congleton.
- What is Macclesfield Canal Morley Drive, Bridge Number 74?
- Macclesfield Canal Morley Drive, Bridge Number 74 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Macclesfield Canal Morley Drive, Bridge Number 74?
- The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW12 3LE.
- Is Macclesfield Canal Morley Drive, Bridge Number 74 a listed building?
- Macclesfield Canal Morley Drive, Bridge Number 74 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Macclesfield Canal Morley Drive, Bridge Number 74 free to visit?
- Yes, Macclesfield Canal Morley Drive, Bridge Number 74 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Macclesfield Canal Morley Drive, Bridge Number 74?
- The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW12 3LE.