Memorials & monuments · North West England
Pair Of Culvert Arches Over River Medlock And Associated Overflow Channel
In or near Manchester.
Pair Of Culvert Arches Over River Medlock And Associated Overflow Channel — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Deansgate · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Pair Of Culvert Arches Over River Medlock, you can reach it via Deansgate railway station, which is 0.5 km away. Entry is free. The location is accessible at postcode M3 4BB.
About
Pair Of Culvert Arches Over River Medlock And Associated Overflow Channel is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1283003). 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 MANCHESTER SJ8297 NEW ELM ROAD 698-1/18/245 (East side) Pair of culvert arches over River Medlock and associated overflow channel GV II Pair of culvert arches. Probably 1765, by James Brindley, for Duke of Bridgewater. Coursed squared sandstone. Two low segmental spans at an angle, over the outflows from the River Medlock culvert and the overflow culvert from the Giant's Basin, that on the right lower and with a plain arch-band. Part of hydraulic system by which the Bridgewater Canal terminus basin exploited the course of the River Medlock, which was diverted through a culvert running from east of Deansgate at Knott Mill to this position, and the canal overflow was returned to the river via a circular weir at Potato Wharf known as the Giant's Basin. Simple stucture of national historical importance. See also Giant's Basin, Potato Wharf, and Floodgate, Deansgate. Listing NGR: SJ8294997716 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 388348 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Pair of Culvert Arches over the River Medlock is located in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Manchester (postcode M3). This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4759, -2.2584
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M3 4BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Manchester Central
- Nearest railway station
- Deansgate — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26571901 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pair Of Culvert Arches Over River Medlock And Associated Overflow Channel?
- Pair Of Culvert Arches Over River Medlock And Associated Overflow Channel is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M3 4BB), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- What is Pair Of Culvert Arches Over River Medlock And Associated Overflow Channel?
- Pair Of Culvert Arches Over River Medlock And Associated Overflow Channel — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pair Of Culvert Arches Over River Medlock And Associated Overflow Channel?
- The nearest railway station is Deansgate, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode M3 4BB.
- Is Pair Of Culvert Arches Over River Medlock And Associated Overflow Channel a listed building?
- Pair Of Culvert Arches Over River Medlock And Associated Overflow Channel is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pair Of Culvert Arches Over River Medlock And Associated Overflow Channel free to visit?
- Yes, Pair Of Culvert Arches Over River Medlock And Associated Overflow Channel is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pair Of Culvert Arches Over River Medlock And Associated Overflow Channel?
- The nearest railway station is Deansgate, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M3 4BB.