Harecastle tunnel portals and attached retaining wall is a Grade II listed building in the Newcastle-under-Lyme local planning authority area, England. First listed on 22 April 1988. Canal tunnel portals, retaining wall. 2 related planning applications.

Harecastle tunnel portals and attached retaining wall

WRENN ID
north-brick-falcon
Grade
II
Local Planning Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Country
England
Date first listed
22 April 1988
Type
Canal tunnel portals, retaining wall
Source
Historic England listing

Description

SJ 85 SW 5/71

KIDSGROVE CP TRENT AND MERSEY CANAL, Harecastle tunnel portals and attached retaining wall

GV II Canal tunnel portals and retaining wall. 1766-67 by James Brindley and 1824-27 by Thomas Telford. Brown brick with stone coping. Brindley's entrance is set back to the right and comprises a single rounded arch. Telford's entrance to the left is also rounded and has a rusticated surround. The two portals are linked by a C19 retaining wall which continues on the left-hand side of Telford's entrance, flanking the east side of the canal for approximately 100 yards. It has regularly spaced pilaster buttresses, and links the former portals to Bridge No. 132 (q.v.).

Listing NGR: SJ8373754176

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