Historic bridges · North West England
Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 168
In or near Sproston.
Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 168 — 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
- Winsford · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 168, the nearest railway station is Winsford, located 3.6 km away. Entry is free.
About
Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 168 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1330030). 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 MIDDLEWICH C.P. TRENT AND MERSEY CANAL SJ 76 NW at Booth Lane 7062 6570 2/56 Bridge No. 168 - GV II Bridge carrying Booth Lane and Trent and Mersey towpath over entrance to Middlewich Branch of Shropshire Union canal, 1829, of brick and stone. Brown English bond brickwork. Deep segmental arch; rusticated stone voussoirs; plain projecting stone bands to road and towpath levels; stone copings; stone retaining wall to east side of road; stones set above crowns of arch to towpath and west side of road are inscribed WARDLE CANAL 1829 in incised Roman capitals. Listing NGR: SJ7062265710 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 56387 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 168 is a Grade II listed bridge located in Middlewich, West Midlands. It serves as a notable structure within the canal network, reflecting the engineering of its time.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1877, -2.4411
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Middlewich
- Postcode
- CW10 0JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Cheshire
- Established
- 1829
- Nearest railway station
- Winsford — 3.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26615189 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 168?
- Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 168 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW10 0JJ), in the parish of Middlewich.
- What is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 168?
- Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 168 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 168?
- The nearest railway station is Winsford, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW10 0JJ.
- When was Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 168 built?
- Built or established in 1829.
- Is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 168 a listed building?
- Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 168 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 168 free to visit?
- Yes, Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 168 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 168?
- The nearest railway station is Winsford, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW10 0JJ.