Historic bridges · North West England
Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge
In or near Wardle.
Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Dr Neil Clifton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Rochdale · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge, the nearest railway station is Rochdale, located just 0.1 km away. Entry is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for navigation is OL11 1BU.
About
Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1031919). 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 SD 91 SW ROCHDALE ROCHDALE CANAL BRANCH ARM 7/96 Halfpenny Bridge 22.2.1977 (formerly listed under Oldham Road (West Side)) G.V. II Foot bridge. 1831. Wrought and cast iron, stone and brick. A shallow segmental riveted girder supports another which forms the road level. Parapet of stout cast iron railings with crested lattice panels. At west end three fluted column cast iron posts at the head of a flight of stone steps with thick rusticated side walls. The road bed, of York stone paving, continues into a cobbled path at east end. The bridge formerly crossed the Rochdale Canal Branch Arm and is of particular interest as a rare survival of a toll bridge over a canal. Plaque commemorates restoration of 1978. Listing NGR: SD9012912704 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 358926 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rochdale Canal SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North-West England. It serves as a notable structure within the canal network, reflecting the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6108, -2.1507
- District
- Rochdale
- Parish
- Rochdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- OL11 1BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rochdale
- Nearest railway station
- Rochdale — 0.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26283314 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge?
- Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL11 1BU), in the parish of Rochdale, unparished area.
- What is Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge?
- Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Rochdale, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL11 1BU.
- Is Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge a listed building?
- Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge is part of the Rochdale Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rochdale Canal Branch Arm Halfpenny Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Rochdale, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL11 1BU.