Historic bridges · North West England
Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 136 at SJ 8187 5602
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Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 136 at SJ 8187 5602 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Alsager · 2.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 136, the nearest railway station is Alsager, which is 2 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for navigation is ST7 3QL.
About
Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 136 at SJ 8187 5602 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1074924). 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 CHURCH LAWTON TRENT AND MERSEY SJ 85 NW CANAL 1923- /7/10002 Bridge No. 136 at SJ 8187 5602 GV II Canal accommodation bridge. North span circa early C19 with south span added circa early 1830's when Locks No. 48 were duplicated, probably by Thomas Telford. Brindled brick with stone coping and dressings. Towpath to north span with semi-towpath accommodation at bottom of lock steps to south span. Integral with adjoining pair of locks. Both spans have elliptical arches. Swept wings terminating in piers at either side of canal; with central pier to west side. Stone quoins to lower sections of arch and keystones to north span. Stone quoins/voussoirs and string course and plaque at crown on both sides of south span. Wooden tow rope roller with cast iron guard plates to central abutment (south span). Minor repairs. The Trent and Mersey Canal was built between 1766 and 1777 by James Brindley and Hugh Henshall with subsequent alterations. Charles Hadfield, The Canals of the West Midlands (1966) Jean Lindsay, The Trent and Mersey Canal (1979) Listing NGR: SJ8187256041 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 351204 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 136 is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands, within the parish of Odd Rode, postcode ST7. This structure is part of the historic canal network that played a significant role in the industrial development of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1013, -2.2722
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Odd Rode
- Postcode
- ST7 3QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Congleton
- Established
- 1900
- Nearest railway station
- Alsager — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56166652 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 136 at SJ 8187 5602?
- Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 136 at SJ 8187 5602 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST7 3QL), in the parish of Odd Rode.
- What is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 136 at SJ 8187 5602?
- Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 136 at SJ 8187 5602 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 136 at SJ 8187 5602?
- The nearest railway station is Alsager, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST7 3QL.
- When was Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 136 at SJ 8187 5602 built?
- Built or established in 1900.
- Is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 136 at SJ 8187 5602 a listed building?
- Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 136 at SJ 8187 5602 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 136 at SJ 8187 5602 free to visit?
- Yes, Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 136 at SJ 8187 5602 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 136 at SJ 8187 5602?
- The nearest railway station is Alsager, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST7 3QL.