Grade II listed · Cheshire East

Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 59 at Sj 8987 6522

Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 59 at Sj 8987 6522 is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire East, first listed on 10 February 1995. It is one of 2,424 Grade II entries among 2,652 listed buildings in Cheshire East; 95% of Cheshire East’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMacclesfield Canal Bridge Number 59 at Sj 8987 6522
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1237583
Date first listed10 February 1995
Local planning authorityCheshire East
Location53.18398, -2.15302 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1237583

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 59 at Sj 8987 6522

NameGradeDistance
Macclesfield Canal Milestone at Sj 8965 6517II229 m
Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 58 at Sj 9024 6514II377 m
Big FentonII*461 m
Congleton ViaductII585 m
Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 60 at Sj 8927 6506II617 m
Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 57 at Sj 9051 6518II641 m
Crossley HallII725 m
Macclesfield Canal Dane AqueductII768 m
OaklandsII777 m
Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 61 at Sj 8899 6512II890 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 59 at Sj 8987 6522 listed?
Yes. Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 59 at Sj 8987 6522 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1237583, first listed on 10 February 1995. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Macclesfield Canal Bridge Number 59 at Sj 8987 6522?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cheshire East, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.