Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Manchester And Ashton Under Lyne Canal Bridge Number 16
In or near Manchester.
Manchester And Ashton Under Lyne Canal Bridge Number 16 — 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
- Fairfield · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Manchester And Ashton Under Lyne Canal Bridge Number 16, the nearest railway station is Fairfield, located 0.8 km away. The postcode for navigation is M43 6GU, and entry to the site is free.
About
Manchester And Ashton Under Lyne Canal Bridge Number 16 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1356474). 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 DROYLSDEN MANCHESTER AND SJ 99 NW ASHTON-UNDER- LYNE CANAL Bridge No. 16 4/92 - G.V. II Footbridge. 1838 on datestone. Rock-faced and hammer-dressed stone. Segmental arch. Large vertically set slabs form the parapet walls rising above a band. Square terminating piers. Locally known as the Camel's Hump or Jamaica Bridge. E. Keaveney and D. L. Brown, A History of the Manchester to Ashton-under-Lyne Canal, 1974. Listing NGR: SJ9007797883 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 212746 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Manchester and Ashton Under Lyne Canal Bridge Number 16 is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Tameside. This structure is part of the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4776, -2.1510
- District
- Tameside
- Parish
- Tameside, unparished area
- Postcode
- M43 6GU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Nearest railway station
- Fairfield — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26639128 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Manchester And Ashton Under Lyne Canal Bridge Number 16?
- Manchester And Ashton Under Lyne Canal Bridge Number 16 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M43 6GU), in the parish of Tameside, unparished area.
- What is Manchester And Ashton Under Lyne Canal Bridge Number 16?
- Manchester And Ashton Under Lyne Canal Bridge Number 16 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Manchester And Ashton Under Lyne Canal Bridge Number 16?
- The nearest railway station is Fairfield, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode M43 6GU.
- Is Manchester And Ashton Under Lyne Canal Bridge Number 16 a listed building?
- Manchester And Ashton Under Lyne Canal Bridge Number 16 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Manchester And Ashton Under Lyne Canal Bridge Number 16 free to visit?
- Yes, Manchester And Ashton Under Lyne Canal Bridge Number 16 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Manchester And Ashton Under Lyne Canal Bridge Number 16?
- The nearest railway station is Fairfield, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M43 6GU.