Listed Building: BRIDGE OF SIGHS (1375967)
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| Grade | II |
|---|---|
| Authority | Department for Culture Media and Sport |
| Volume/Map/Item | 1932-1, 6, 274 |
| Date assigned | 28 July 1955 |
| Date last amended |
Description
CHESTER CITY (EM)
SJ4066 UPPER NORTHGATE STREET 1932-1/6/274 (West side) 28/07/55 Bridge of Sighs
GV II
Footbridge over ravine of Chester Canal. Probably late C18. Coursed red sandstone; shallow flush voussoirs to the slender segmental arch; plinths to footway; railings removed; access now blocked from both banks. The footbridge was used to take prisoners from the City gaol on site of No.1 Upper Northgate Street (qv) to the former Chapel of St John in the south wing of the Bluecoat School, (qv).
Listing NGR: SJ4038766682
External Links (1)
- https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1375967 (National Heritage List for England)
Sources (1)
- SCH4666 Digital Archive: English Heritage. 2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. 469946. [Mapped features: #5262 469946; #10565 469946]
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 4038 6668 (4m by 8m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Record last edited
Aug 4 2014 10:15AM