Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Number 2 (Church Lane Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal
In or near Mellor.
Number 2 (Church Lane Bridge) on Macclesfield 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 · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Number 2 (Church Lane Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal, the nearest railway station is Marple, located 1 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is SK6 6FY.
About
Number 2 (Church Lane Bridge) on Macclesfield 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 1242140). 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 This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 18/12/2018 SJ 98 NE 7/99 MARPLE MACCLESFIELD CANAL Bridge Number 2 (Church Lane Bridge) GV II Roving bridge. Completed by 1831. William Crosley engineer. Dressed stone with ashlar dressings. Skew bridge with spiral towpath walk. Horseshoe arch with keystone. Ashlar band and concave parapet walls with rounded coping which terminate in battered square piers (except where it sweeps round the towpath walk). Listing NGR: SJ9602888319 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 441487 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Number 2 (Church Lane Bridge) is a Grade II listed bridge located on the Macclesfield Canal in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Stockport. This structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural integrity.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3917, -2.0612
- District
- Stockport
- Parish
- Stockport, unparished area
- Postcode
- SK6 6FY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hazel Grove
- Nearest railway station
- Marple — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26534959 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Number 2 (Church Lane Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal?
- Number 2 (Church Lane Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK6 6FY), in the parish of Stockport, unparished area.
- What is Number 2 (Church Lane Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal?
- Number 2 (Church Lane Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Number 2 (Church Lane Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Marple, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK6 6FY.
- Is Number 2 (Church Lane Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal a listed building?
- Number 2 (Church Lane Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Number 2 (Church Lane Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Number 2 (Church Lane Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Number 2 (Church Lane Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Marple, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK6 6FY.