Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCanal aqueduct

Canal aqueduct

England
List entry 1006078
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Canal aqueduct is a masonry structure carrying a canal waterway across a valley or watercourse in Staffordshire. The aqueduct dates from the canal-building era of the late eighteenth or nineteenth century, reflecting the period of intensive inland waterway development in England. Such structures were essential engineering features of the canal network, designed to maintain the level of the canal across topographical obstacles. The monument is recorded in the National Heritage List for England under designation number 1006078.

Canal aqueduct is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006078. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Canal aqueduct?

Canal aqueduct is a masonry structure carrying a canal waterway across a valley or watercourse in Staffordshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006078.

Who is responsible for protecting Canal aqueduct?

Canal aqueduct 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 1006078.

What other scheduled monuments are near Canal aqueduct?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Quarry canal bridge (0.9 km), Roving bridge and lock called Newport Lock 255m south east of Wrekin View Farm (2.1 km), Butter Cross or Pulestone Cross, on the south west side of the market place (2.2 km).

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