Scheduled MonumentsEnglandBunbury locks, bridge and stables

Bunbury locks, bridge and stables

England
List entry 1006766
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Bunbury locks, bridge and stables is a complex of canal infrastructure located in Cheshire, England, comprising elements associated with the Shropshire Union Canal. The structures date from the canal's construction period in the late eighteenth century, reflecting the engineering and architectural standards of that era. The site includes lock mechanisms essential to managing water levels along the canal's course, a bridge providing crossing infrastructure, and stabling facilities that would have served the canal transport system and its associated workforce. These elements together represent a significant example of late Georgian canal-age development and the practical support structures required for inland waterway commerce during the industrial period.

Bunbury locks, bridge and stables is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006766. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bunbury locks, bridge and stables?

Bunbury locks, bridge and stables is a complex of canal infrastructure located in Cheshire, England, comprising elements associated with the Shropshire Union Canal. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006766.

Who is responsible for protecting Bunbury locks, bridge and stables?

Bunbury locks, bridge and stables 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 1006766.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bunbury locks, bridge and stables?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated sites, settlement remains and associated field system 450m east of Southley Farm (0.5 km), Robin Hood's Tump bowl barrow (1 km), Garden gateway at Tilstone Hall 130m south of Tilstone Hall Farm (1.9 km).

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