Historic bridges · North West England
Middlewich Branch of Shropshire Union Canal: Bridge Number 31 carrying Sutton Lane over canal
In or near Sproston.
Middlewich Branch of Shropshire Union Canal: Bridge Number 31 carrying Sutton Lane over canal — 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
- Winsford · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Middlewich Branch of Shropshire Union Canal at Bridge Number 31, the nearest railway station is Winsford, located 3.4 km away. The postcode for the area is CW10 0GL, and entry is free.
About
Middlewich Branch of Shropshire Union Canal: Bridge Number 31 carrying Sutton Lane over canal is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1279043). 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 MIDDLEWICH C.P. MIDDLEWICH BRANCH OF SJ 76 NW SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL 2/35 Bridge No. 31 carrying Sutton Lane over canal - GV II Canal road-bridge, 1829, of blue-brown and blue brick. Skew basket arch; hollow batter to abutments which are also curved in plan; stone band at road level; brick parapets have square end-piers and recessed stone copings. Listing NGR: SJ7046165700 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 56366 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Middlewich Branch of the Shropshire Union Canal features Bridge Number 31, located in Middlewich, West Midlands. This Grade II listed building carries Sutton Lane over the canal, reflecting the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1876, -2.4435
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Middlewich
- Postcode
- CW10 0GL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Cheshire
- Nearest railway station
- Winsford — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26568299 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Middlewich Branch of Shropshire Union Canal: Bridge Number 31 carrying Sutton Lane over canal?
- Middlewich Branch of Shropshire Union Canal: Bridge Number 31 carrying Sutton Lane over canal is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW10 0GL), in the parish of Middlewich.
- What is Middlewich Branch of Shropshire Union Canal: Bridge Number 31 carrying Sutton Lane over canal?
- Middlewich Branch of Shropshire Union Canal: Bridge Number 31 carrying Sutton Lane over canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Middlewich Branch of Shropshire Union Canal: Bridge Number 31 carrying Sutton Lane over canal?
- The nearest railway station is Winsford, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW10 0GL.
- Is Middlewich Branch of Shropshire Union Canal: Bridge Number 31 carrying Sutton Lane over canal a listed building?
- Middlewich Branch of Shropshire Union Canal: Bridge Number 31 carrying Sutton Lane over canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Middlewich Branch of Shropshire Union Canal: Bridge Number 31 carrying Sutton Lane over canal free to visit?
- Yes, Middlewich Branch of Shropshire Union Canal: Bridge Number 31 carrying Sutton Lane over canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Middlewich Branch of Shropshire Union Canal: Bridge Number 31 carrying Sutton Lane over canal?
- The nearest railway station is Winsford, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW10 0GL.