Historic bridges · West Midlands
Macclesfield Canal Morris Bridge, Bridge Number 76
In or near Heaton.
Macclesfield Canal Morris Bridge, Bridge Number 76 — 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 · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Macclesfield Canal Morris Bridge, Bridge Number 76, the nearest railway station is Congleton, located just 0.2 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for navigation is CW12 3RZ.
About
Macclesfield Canal Morris Bridge, Bridge Number 76 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1237530). 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 Morris Bridge, Bridge No. 76 SJ 86 SE 3/131 II GV Accommodation and roving bridge, 1831 by W. Crosley. Coursed Keuper sandstone blocks. Horseshoe elliptical arch; projecting carriageway band, concave battered abutments. Plain projecting parapet coping to bridge and flush half-round copings to the approach walls from the towpaths. Listing NGR: SJ8700862243 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 55950 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Macclesfield Canal Morris Bridge, Bridge Number 76, is located in Congleton, West Midlands. This Grade II listed building is notable for its historical significance within the canal network.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1572, -2.1957
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Congleton
- Postcode
- CW12 3RZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Congleton
- Established
- 1831
- Nearest railway station
- Congleton — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26530667 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Macclesfield Canal Morris Bridge, Bridge Number 76?
- Macclesfield Canal Morris Bridge, Bridge Number 76 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW12 3RZ), in the parish of Congleton.
- What is Macclesfield Canal Morris Bridge, Bridge Number 76?
- Macclesfield Canal Morris Bridge, Bridge Number 76 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Macclesfield Canal Morris Bridge, Bridge Number 76?
- The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW12 3RZ.
- When was Macclesfield Canal Morris Bridge, Bridge Number 76 built?
- Built or established in 1831.
- Is Macclesfield Canal Morris Bridge, Bridge Number 76 a listed building?
- Macclesfield Canal Morris Bridge, Bridge Number 76 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Macclesfield Canal Morris Bridge, Bridge Number 76 free to visit?
- Yes, Macclesfield Canal Morris Bridge, Bridge Number 76 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Macclesfield Canal Morris Bridge, Bridge Number 76?
- The nearest railway station is Congleton, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW12 3RZ.