Monument record 1394/1/3 - Chorley Old Hall Bridge

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Summary

Grade II listed Bridge over moat to Chorley Old Hall. It probably dates to the 16th century with some later repairs and rebuilding. Built of ashlar buff sandstone with two semi-circular arches underneath. The moated site and associated fishponds are a Scheduled Monument including the ground beneath the bridge.

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Bridge over moat to Chorley Old Hall. Probably l6th century with some later repairs and rebuilding. Ashlar buff sandstone. Two semi-circular headed arches are sprung from low piers. There is a low parapet with a flat coping and a concrete roadway (1). NB ground beneath the bridge is scheduled (2).


<1> Department of the Environment, 1971-2005, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest, /4/67 (Report). SCH1934.

<2> English Heritage, Various, Old/Original Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Description), 13497 (Scheduling Record). SCH4606.

<2> English Heritage, Various, Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Amendment), 13497 (Scheduling Record). SCH2950.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Report: Department of the Environment. 1971-2005. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. N/A. /4/67.
  • <2> Scheduling Record: English Heritage. Various. Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Amendment). 13497.
  • <2> Scheduling Record: English Heritage. Various. Old/Original Schedule Entry (Scheduled Ancient Monuments Description). 13497.

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Grid reference Centred SJ 837 781 (6m by 11m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ87NW
Civil Parish ALDERLEY EDGE, MACCLESFIELD, CHESHIRE EAST
Historic Township/Parish/County CHORLEY, WILMSLOW, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Apr 2 2025 1:52PM