Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Number 8 (Bancroft's Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal
In or near High Lane.
Number 8 (Bancroft's 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
- Middlewood · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Number 8 (Bancroft's Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal, you can take a train to Middlewood station, which is 1.8 km away. The postcode for the location is SK6 8HG, and entry is free. The site is accessible for visitors.
About
Number 8 (Bancroft's 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 1242156). 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 7/104 MARPLE Windlehurst MACCLESFIELD CANAL Bridge Number 8 (Bancroft's Bridge) II Accommodation bridge. Completed by 1831. William Crosley engineer. Dressed stone. Elliptical horseshoe keystone arch. Convex parapet walls with a stone band and rounded copings which are terminated in square piers. Mouth grooved for stop planks. Listing NGR: SJ9548086327 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 441508 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Number 8 (Bancroft's 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 within the canal network.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3738, -2.0694
- District
- Stockport
- Parish
- Stockport, unparished area
- Postcode
- SK6 8HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hazel Grove
- Nearest railway station
- Middlewood — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26534973 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Number 8 (Bancroft's Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal?
- Number 8 (Bancroft's Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK6 8HG), in the parish of Stockport, unparished area.
- What is Number 8 (Bancroft's Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal?
- Number 8 (Bancroft's Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Number 8 (Bancroft's Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Middlewood, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK6 8HG.
- Is Number 8 (Bancroft's Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal a listed building?
- Number 8 (Bancroft's Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Number 8 (Bancroft's Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Number 8 (Bancroft's Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Number 8 (Bancroft's Bridge) on Macclesfield Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Middlewood, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK6 8HG.