Scheduled MonumentsEnglandA 1.43km length of the Ellesmere Canal and associated features at Chirk Bank

A 1.43km length of the Ellesmere Canal and associated features at Chirk Bank

England
List entry 1021433
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England
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Overview

History & significance

A 1.43km length of the Ellesmere Canal and associated features at Chirk Bank is a section of an important late eighteenth-century inland waterway located in Shropshire, England. The canal was constructed as part of the Ellesmere Canal scheme, which commenced in the 1790s and represented a significant investment in transport infrastructure during the Industrial Revolution. This designated length preserves part of the canal's original course together with related structures typical of late Georgian canal engineering. The site reflects the pivotal role such waterways played in facilitating the movement of goods and raw materials during the industrialisation of the English Midlands.

A 1.43km length of the Ellesmere Canal and associated features at Chirk Bank is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1021433. View the official record →

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What is A 1.43km length of the Ellesmere Canal and associated features at Chirk Bank?

A 1.43km length of the Ellesmere Canal and associated features at Chirk Bank is a section of an important late eighteenth-century inland waterway located in Shropshire, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1021433.

Who is responsible for protecting A 1.43km length of the Ellesmere Canal and associated features at Chirk Bank?

A 1.43km length of the Ellesmere Canal and associated features at Chirk Bank is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1021433.

What other scheduled monuments are near A 1.43km length of the Ellesmere Canal and associated features at Chirk Bank?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Wat's Dyke:80m long section and adjacent cultivation terraces 540m east of Oswestry Castle (7.2 km), Oswestry Castle: motte and adjoining section of the town wall immediately north east of Christ Church (7.3 km), Wat's Dyke: 375m long section immediately south of Middleton Road and west of Laburnum Drive (7.7 km).

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