Historic bridges · North West England
Quarry Bridge, Canal Bridge No. 121
In or near Guilden Sutton.
Quarry Bridge, Canal Bridge No. 121 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Quarry Bridge, Canal Bridge No. 121 is located in North Wales, with the postcode CH3 6AL. The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, which is 2.7 km away. Entry is free.
About
Quarry Bridge, Canal Bridge No. 121 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1187373). 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 46 NW CHRISTLETON C.P. WHITCHURCH ROAD (East Side) 3/42 Quarry Bridge, Canal Bridge No.121 GV II Canal road bridge : c.1776 by Samuel Weston for the Chester Canal Company. Washed brick with stone dressings. Segmental brick arch, on canted piers, has keystone and projecting stone course above. 3 iron ties through the arch. Plain parapet with stone coping turns to form short curving wing walls. The standard bridge on this canal of which 2 others survive in Christleton. Listing NGR: SJ4382965471 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 55491 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Quarry Bridge, Canal Bridge No. 121 is a Grade II listed bridge located in North Wales. It serves as a notable example of canal architecture and contributes to the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1833, -2.8420
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Christleton
- Postcode
- CH3 6AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Established
- 1776
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q62263782 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Quarry Bridge, Canal Bridge No. 121?
- Quarry Bridge, Canal Bridge No. 121 is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH3 6AL), in the parish of Christleton.
- What is Quarry Bridge, Canal Bridge No. 121?
- Quarry Bridge, Canal Bridge No. 121 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Quarry Bridge, Canal Bridge No. 121?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH3 6AL.
- When was Quarry Bridge, Canal Bridge No. 121 built?
- Built or established in 1776.
- Is Quarry Bridge, Canal Bridge No. 121 a listed building?
- Quarry Bridge, Canal Bridge No. 121 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Quarry Bridge, Canal Bridge No. 121 free to visit?
- Yes, Quarry Bridge, Canal Bridge No. 121 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Quarry Bridge, Canal Bridge No. 121?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH3 6AL.