Historic bridges · West Midlands
Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge over Macclesfield Canal
In or near Chesterton, Staffordshire.
Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge over Macclesfield Canal — 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
- Kidsgrove · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge over Macclesfield Canal, the nearest railway station is Kidsgrove, located 0.3 km away. Entry is free.
About
Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge over Macclesfield Canal is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1188525). 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 KIDSGROVE CP TRENT AND MERSEY CANAL SJ 85 SW Harding's Wood 5/74 Bridge over Macclesfield Canal - II Towing path bridge. 1829. Red brick (English bond) with ashlar dressings. Single semi-elliptical arch with rusticated voussoirs. Stone parapet band to a plain parapet which on the south side is terminated by square piers, and which on the north side curves into the ground. On each side of the bridge is a stone panel inscribed thus: "MACCLESFIELD / CANAL / MDCCCXXXIIII". The Macclesfield Canal was opened in 1831, the engineer was William Crosley. Charles Hadfield The Canals of the West Midlands 3rd edition (1985). Listing NGR: SJ8355154592 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 273358 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge over the Macclesfield Canal is located in Kidsgrove, Staffordshire, within the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building is notable for its historical significance in the region's canal network.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0883, -2.2471
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Parish
- Kidsgrove
- Postcode
- ST7 1EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stoke-on-Trent North
- Nearest railway station
- Kidsgrove — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26483662 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge over Macclesfield Canal?
- Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge over Macclesfield Canal is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST7 1EG), in the parish of Kidsgrove.
- What is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge over Macclesfield Canal?
- Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge over Macclesfield Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge over Macclesfield Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Kidsgrove, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST7 1EG.
- Is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge over Macclesfield Canal a listed building?
- Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge over Macclesfield Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge over Macclesfield Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge over Macclesfield Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge over Macclesfield Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Kidsgrove, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST7 1EG.