Building record 1109/0/16 - Sandbach Bridge

The town bridge may have been built as early as 1777, although a date of 1825 is also mentioned. The bridge replaced an earlier ford (1). Sandbach Bridge, High Street. Early 19th century. Stone-built with single semi-circular arch, each side with keyblock and rusticated voussoirs. Parapets of massive stone slabs with end piers and stone radiused and sweeps (2).

<1> Massey C, 1967, A History of Sandbach & District Supplement, /11-17 (Book). SCH76.

<2> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /2/74 (Report). SCH1934.