Memorials & monuments · North West England
Rochdale Canal entrance arch, Dale Street
In or near Manchester.
Rochdale Canal entrance arch, Dale Street — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Mr Ignavy — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Piccadilly · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Rochdale Canal entrance arch is located in Manchester, postcode M1 2HG. The nearest railway station is Manchester Piccadilly, which is 0.3 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Rochdale Canal entrance arch, Dale Street is a Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1200846). 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 SJ8498SE DALE STREET 698-1/29/95 (East side) 10/11/72 Entrance archway and lodge to yard of the Rochdale Canal Company GV II Entrance archway to former terminus of Rochdale and Ashton Canals. 1822 (according to former list). Rusticated sandstone ashlar. Screen wall approx. 10m long and approx. 8m high, with small lodge attached to rear of north end. Gothick style. The screen wall has a large round-headed archway in the centre, the jambs protected by tapered cast-iron bollards, a 12-pane sashed wndow to left with a keyed lintel, a blocked former doorway to the right, a full-width rectangular panel near the top, with a moulded surround, and a plain frieze, moulded cornice and embattled parapet. The attached lodge has a gate rebate in the side wall, a canted corner with a 12-pane sashed window, a short rear wall with a chamfered doorway, and a moulded cornice and unusual embattled parapet with circle upstands. Various large signboards attached to front at time of survey. Listing NGR: SJ8470198163 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 388079 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Rochdale Canal entrance arch features a mural titled 'Inhuman barriers' that addresses themes of immigration and integration. This artwork was created as part of the 'Cities of Hope' project in Manchester, supporting the local solidarity group WASP.
Place summary
The Rochdale Canal entrance arch is located on Dale Street in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Manchester. This Grade II listed building serves as a notable memorial, reflecting the historical significance of the canal in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4800, -2.2320
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M1 2HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Manchester Central
- Established
- 1822
- Nearest railway station
- Manchester Piccadilly — 0.3 km
- Official site
- nevercrew.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26496610 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rochdale Canal entrance arch, Dale Street?
- Rochdale Canal entrance arch, Dale Street is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M1 2HG), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- What is Rochdale Canal entrance arch, Dale Street?
- Rochdale Canal entrance arch, Dale Street — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rochdale Canal entrance arch, Dale Street?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Piccadilly, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode M1 2HG.
- When was Rochdale Canal entrance arch, Dale Street built?
- Built or established in 1822.
- Is Rochdale Canal entrance arch, Dale Street a listed building?
- Rochdale Canal entrance arch, Dale Street is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Rochdale Canal entrance arch, Dale Street free to visit?
- Yes, Rochdale Canal entrance arch, Dale Street is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rochdale Canal entrance arch, Dale Street?
- The nearest railway station is Manchester Piccadilly, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M1 2HG.