Bridge

ASHTON CANAL TOWPATH BRIDGE OVER JUNCTION WITH STOCKPORT BRANCH CANAL

Grade II

A historic bridge of architectural or engineering significance.

This bridge is legally protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. As a Grade II listed building, it is nationally important and of special interest, warranting every effort to preserve it. It has been protected for 32 years.

Modern Heritage

Listed following the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, which strengthened protection for historic buildings.

Building Type

Bridge

Listed Since

6 June 1994

List Entry

1197794

What is a Listed Building?

Listed buildings are structures of special architectural or historic interest, protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

  • Grade I: Exceptional interest (2.5%)
  • Grade II*: Particularly important (5.8%)
  • Grade II: Special interest (91.7%)