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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges Β· North West England

Rochdale Canal Scowcroft Lane Bridge

In or near Wardle.

Paid admission££

Rochdale Canal Scowcroft Lane Bridge β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Emergency throwline - Rochdale Canal - geograph.org.uk - 7280099

Stephen McKay β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Mills Hill Β· 0.5 km
  • Paid entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Rochdale Canal Scowcroft Lane Bridge, the nearest railway station is Mills Hill, located 0.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is M24 2DE, and entry to the bridge is free.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Rochdale Canal Scowcroft Lane 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 1068096). 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 80 NE CHADDERTON ROCHDALE CANAL 3/11 Scowcroft Lane Bridge G.V. II Road bridge. Between 1794 and 1804. William Jessop engineer. Hammer-dressed stone. Skew elliptical arch. Continuous band. Parapet walls have round-topped copings and square terminating piers. Listing NGR: SD8877506542 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 212414 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

Lancaster Park & Animal Farm is a family-run petting farm located in Chadderton, Oldham. Visitors can interact with a variety of animals, enjoy play areas, and participate in activities such as feeding animals and riding attractions.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Rochdale Canal SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Rochdale Canal Scowcroft Lane Bridge is a Grade II listed building located in North-West England. It is notable for its architectural significance within the canal system.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.5554, -2.1709
District
Rochdale
Parish
Rochdale, unparished area
Postcode
M24 2DE
Parliamentary constituency
Heywood and Middleton North
Nearest railway station
Mills Hill β€” 0.5 km
Opening
Term Time: Fri-Sun 9:30am–4pm; School Holidays: Daily 9:30am–4pm; closed Christmas Day to Mid-February.

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Rochdale Canal - geograph.org.uk - 6485307πŸ“· 3

Zoos & aquariums Β· North West England

Lancaster Park & Animal Farm

Lancaster Park & Animal Farm β€” a zoo aquarium in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

πŸ‘Άβ†— lancasterpark.co.uk
Chadderton Hall ParkπŸ“· 5

Parks Β· North West England

Chadderton Hall Park

Chadderton Hall Park β€” park in Lancashire, UK.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Ά
Middleton - Temple Street from Oldham Road - geograph.org.uk - 2239021πŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· North West England

The Nowster (Empty Pub)

The Nowster (Empty Pub) β€” a historic house in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

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Middleton, St Leonard's Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 3666304πŸ“· 5

Castles Β· North West England

Middleton, Greater Manchester

Middleton is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England, on the River Irk. It is 5 miles (8.0 km) southwest of Rochdale and 5 miles (8.0 km) northeast of Manchester. M

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The Minders Arms - geograph.org.uk - 5920187πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· North West England

Church of St Gabriel War Memorial, St Gabriel's Church, Middleton Junction

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St. Matthew's Church, ChaddertonπŸ“· 3

Historic churches Β· North West England

St. Matthew's Church, Chadderton

St. Matthew's Church, Chadderton β€” grade II listed church in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, UK.

Free↗ stmatthew-stlukechadderton.org.uk

Where to eat & stay near Rochdale Canal Scowcroft Lane Bridge

Places to stay

Portrait - geograph.org.uk - 7735300πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· North West England

Norton Grange Hotel

Norton Grange Hotel β€” a hotel in england north west.

Free↗ nortongrangehotel.com
Margaret Rebecca Lahee - geograph.org.uk - 5343221πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· North West England

Broadfield Park Hotel

Broadfield Park Hotel β€” a hotel in england north west.

Free↗ broadfieldparkhotel.co.uk
Old Bridge Marker on Bury and Rochdale Old Road, Heywood - geograph.org.uk - 7426412πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Gelder Clough

Gelder Clough β€” a caravan park in england north west.

Car Dealership - Water Street - geograph.org.uk - 2267280πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· North West England

Roch Vale Caravan Park

Roch Vale Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in england north west.

Brushes Clough Reservoir - geograph.org.uk - 1856285πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North West England

Dog Hill Scout Campsite

Dog Hill Scout Campsite β€” a campsite in england north west.

Free↗ doghillscouts.com
Muddy woodland path - geograph.org.uk - 4762740πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· North West England

Ashworth Valley Scout Camp Site

Ashworth Valley Scout Camp Site β€” a campsite in england north west.

Free↗ ashworthvalley.org.uk

Places to eat & drink

Olde Boar's Head, Middleton - geograph.org.uk - 3275398πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Ye Olde Boars Head Public House

Ye Olde Boars Head Public House in England North West, United Kingdom.

Free↗ jwlees.co.uk
Main Road - geograph.org.uk - 1947896πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Halal Inn

Halal Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.

Toad Lane, Rochdale - geograph.org.uk - 8213465πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· North West England

The Baum

The Baum in England North West, United Kingdom.

Free↗ thebaum.co.uk
Corner of Reed Hill and Yorkshire Street - geograph.org.uk - 7251415πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Reed Hotel

Reed Hotel in England North West, United Kingdom.

St Mary's Church - geograph.org.uk - 1796080πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Church Inn

Church Inn in England North West, United Kingdom.

Free↗ burytimes.co.uk
Ashworth Road, Approaching School Lane - geograph.org.uk - 1770904πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· North West England

Egerton Arms

Egerton Arms in England North West, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rochdale Canal Scowcroft Lane Bridge?
Rochdale Canal Scowcroft Lane Bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode M24 2DE), in the parish of Rochdale, unparished area.
What is Rochdale Canal Scowcroft Lane Bridge?
Rochdale Canal Scowcroft Lane Bridge β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Rochdale Canal Scowcroft Lane Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Mills Hill, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode M24 2DE.
Is Rochdale Canal Scowcroft Lane Bridge a listed building?
Rochdale Canal Scowcroft Lane Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Rochdale Canal Scowcroft Lane Bridge a protected site?
Yes β€” Rochdale Canal Scowcroft Lane Bridge is part of the Rochdale Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Rochdale Canal Scowcroft Lane Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Rochdale Canal Scowcroft Lane Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Rochdale Canal Scowcroft Lane Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Mills Hill, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M24 2DE.