Historic bridges · North West England
Rochdale Canal Lock No. 45 And Pikehouse Bridge
In or near Calderbrook.
Rochdale Canal Lock No. 45 And Pikehouse Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
John Darch — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Littleborough · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Rochdale Canal Lock No. 45 and Pikehouse Bridge, you can reach the nearest railway station, Littleborough, which is 1.4 km away. The postcode for the area is OL15 0LW, and entry is free.
About
Rochdale Canal Lock No. 45 And Pikehouse 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 1068521). 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 NW LITTLEBOROUGH ROCHDALE CANAL 1/49 Lock No. 45 and - Pikehouse Bridge G.V. II Lock and tailbridge. Between 1794 and 1798. William Jessop engineer. Hammer-dressed stone. Double upper gates and recesses to accommodate 2 sets of lower gates, none of which now exist and only one of which was ever fitted. Tailbridge to south. Winding gear remains. Lock walls reveal stonemason's marks. The east retaining wall was repaired in the C19. Segmental-arched bridge with stone band, round- topped copings and square terminating piers. A wall sweeps down to the pound level and incorporates boatman's steps. Listing NGR: SD9462817378 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 213384 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rochdale Canal Lock No. 45 and Pikehouse Bridge is located in North-West England, within the unparished area of Rochdale. This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, highlighting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6529, -2.0827
- District
- Rochdale
- Parish
- Rochdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- OL15 0LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rochdale
- Nearest railway station
- Littleborough — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26321227 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rochdale Canal Lock No. 45 And Pikehouse Bridge?
- Rochdale Canal Lock No. 45 And Pikehouse Bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL15 0LW), in the parish of Rochdale, unparished area.
- What is Rochdale Canal Lock No. 45 And Pikehouse Bridge?
- Rochdale Canal Lock No. 45 And Pikehouse Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Rochdale Canal Lock No. 45 And Pikehouse Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Littleborough, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL15 0LW.
- Is Rochdale Canal Lock No. 45 And Pikehouse Bridge a listed building?
- Rochdale Canal Lock No. 45 And Pikehouse Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Rochdale Canal Lock No. 45 And Pikehouse Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Rochdale Canal Lock No. 45 And Pikehouse Bridge is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Rochdale Canal Lock No. 45 And Pikehouse Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Rochdale Canal Lock No. 45 And Pikehouse Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rochdale Canal Lock No. 45 And Pikehouse Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Littleborough, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL15 0LW.