Historic bridges · North West England
The Royal George Canal Bridge
In or near Marsden.
The Royal George Canal Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Greenfield · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit The Royal George Canal Bridge, you can take a train to Greenfield station, which is approximately 1 km away. The postcode for the bridge is OL3 7LR, and entry is free.
About
The Royal George Canal 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 1390053). 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 SADDLEWORTH 1673/0/10014 GREENFIELD 25-APR-02 The Royal George Canal Bridge GV II The Royal George Canal Bridge. Canal bridge. 1798 with later widening, associated with the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. Possibly by Benjamin Outram, Engineer. Millstone Grit with cast iron reinforcement, and cast iron lamp standard. One side is faced in rough ashlar, with heavy voussoirs. The other is constructed from large blocks of stone, resting on a cast iron girder in an unusual manner (compare Division Bridge nearby). The bridge spans both canal and tow-path. A subsidiary arch beneath the iron girder provides an outlet for a stream. HISTORY: this section of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal was built in 1796-97; this bridge was constructed to serve Gibb Mill, a fulling mill dating from the mid-1780s. The bridge was probably widened in the mid-1830s, when the cast iron girders, of interest in their own right, were inserted; the lamp may date from this time also, which saw the construction of the Royal George Mills. SOURCES: R.B. Schofield, 'William Outram' (2000). Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 489005 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Royal George Canal Bridge is part of a memorial forest located off Calf Lane, near Friezland. Visitors can enjoy the natural environment, which includes a variety of tree species and wildlife, while also having access to public rights of way along the Huddersfield Narrow Canal.
Place summary
The Royal George Canal Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the engineering practices of its time.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5336, -2.0268
- District
- Oldham
- Parish
- Saddleworth
- Postcode
- OL3 7LR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oldham East and Saddleworth
- Nearest railway station
- Greenfield — 1 km
- Official site
- www.lifeforalife.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26669473 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Royal George Canal Bridge?
- The Royal George Canal Bridge is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL3 7LR), in the parish of Saddleworth.
- What is The Royal George Canal Bridge?
- The Royal George Canal Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Royal George Canal Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Greenfield, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode OL3 7LR.
- Is The Royal George Canal Bridge a listed building?
- The Royal George Canal Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is The Royal George Canal Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, The Royal George Canal Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Royal George Canal Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Greenfield, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL3 7LR.