Grade II listed · Manchester

Ashton Canal Bridge Number 9 Over Ashton Canal (Mill Street Bridge) at West End of Lock Number 7

Ashton Canal Bridge Number 9 Over Ashton Canal (Mill Street Bridge) at West End of Lock Number 7 is a Grade II listed building in Manchester, first listed on 11 April 1991. It is one of 748 Grade II entries among 844 listed buildings in Manchester; 60% of Manchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameAshton Canal Bridge Number 9 Over Ashton Canal (Mill Street Bridge) at West End of Lock Number 7
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1279613
Date first listed11 April 1991
Local planning authorityManchester
Location53.48578, -2.19777 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1279613

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 Ashton Canal Bridge Number 9 Over Ashton Canal (Mill Street Bridge) at West End of Lock Number 7

NameGradeDistance
Ashton Canal Lock Number 7 with Roving Bridge Immediately East of Mill Street BridgeII8 m
Ashton Canal Lock Keepers Cottage on South Side of Lock Number 7 of Ashton CanalII23 m
Ashton Canal Lock Number 6 Immediately East of Forge LaneII83 m
Entrance Lodge to main entrance of Philips Park CemeteryII475 m
Gates and railings to main entrance of Philips Park CemeteryII492 m
Cemetery office at Philips Park CemeteryII506 m
Cemetery Chapel at Philips Park CemeteryII542 m
Ashton Canal Lock Number 8 to South East of Ashton New RoadII735 m
Church of St CrossII*1.1 km
Ashton Canal Lock Number 9 Immediately East of Clayton Lane BridgeII1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashton Canal Bridge Number 9 Over Ashton Canal (Mill Street Bridge) at West End of Lock Number 7 listed?
Yes. Ashton Canal Bridge Number 9 Over Ashton Canal (Mill Street Bridge) at West End of Lock Number 7 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1279613, first listed on 11 April 1991. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Ashton Canal Bridge Number 9 Over Ashton Canal (Mill Street Bridge) at West End of Lock Number 7?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Manchester, 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.