Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Number 16 Bridge on Peak Forest Canal
In or near Mellor.
Number 16 Bridge on Peak Forest 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
- Marple · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Number 16 Bridge on Peak Forest Canal, the nearest railway station is Marple, located 0.9 km away. Entry to the site is free.
About
Number 16 Bridge on Peak Forest 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 1242268). 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 SJ 99 SE MARPLE PEAK FOREST CANAL 2/127 No. 16 bridge - G.V. II Roving bridge. Between 1794 and 1801. Benjamin Outram and Thomas Brown engineers. Roughly dressed stone, finely dressed copings. Semi-circular arch, stone band and rounded copings. The retaining/parapet walls are curved in plan, one end being terminated in a square pier, the other sweeping down to tow-path level. Listing NGR: SJ9573090040 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 441668 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Number 16 Bridge is a Grade II listed building located on the Peak Forest Canal in the West Midlands. This bridge is notable for its historical significance within the canal network.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4072, -2.0657
- District
- Stockport
- Parish
- Stockport, unparished area
- Postcode
- SK6 5LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hazel Grove
- Nearest railway station
- Marple — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26535075 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Number 16 Bridge on Peak Forest Canal?
- Number 16 Bridge on Peak Forest Canal is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK6 5LD), in the parish of Stockport, unparished area.
- What is Number 16 Bridge on Peak Forest Canal?
- Number 16 Bridge on Peak Forest Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Number 16 Bridge on Peak Forest Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Marple, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK6 5LD.
- Is Number 16 Bridge on Peak Forest Canal a listed building?
- Number 16 Bridge on Peak Forest Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Number 16 Bridge on Peak Forest Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Number 16 Bridge on Peak Forest Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Number 16 Bridge on Peak Forest Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Marple, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK6 5LD.