Listed Building: AQUEDUCT CARRYING THE BRIDGEWATER CANAL OVER CHESTER ROAD (OLD LINE) (1139354)
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| Grade | II |
|---|---|
| Authority | Department for Culture Media and Sport |
| Volume/Map/Item | 64, 5, 57 |
| Date assigned | 23 December 1983 |
| Date last amended |
Description
SJ 58 SE WALTON C.P. CHESTER ROAD (former route of)
5/57 Aqueduct carrying the Bridgewater Canal over Chester Road (old line)
II
Aqueduct circa 1770, by James Brindley for the Duke of Bridgewater, of stone-dressed brick. The deep segmental arch on walls with a slight concave batter, dips towards the centre beneath the canal. The intrados has 3 projecting stone bands which terminate as keystones. The splayed brick abutments, battered in section, have plain projecting copings of stone and a flush stone band at the level of the arch springers. A raised sandstone pavement on west side of road beneath the archway. Plain C20 brick parapet to towpath on north bank.
Listing NGR: SJ5938884814
External Links (1)
- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1139354 (National Heritage List for England)
Sources (1)
- SCH4666 Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. [Mapped feature: #221 ]
Location
| Grid reference | SJ 5938 8481 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ58SE |
| Civil Parish | WALTON, WARRINGTON |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Oct 1 2006 4:12PM