
What is recorded here
This brown commemorative plaque records: Staffordshire Warehouse. The Bridgwater Canal opened in 1764. Immediately, new industrial buildings sprang up all around this area. The face of Castlefield changed. Industry had arrived. The two arms of canal, shaped like a tuning fork, allowed two barges at a time to enter the Staffordshire Warehouse to load and unload. It was one of Castlefield's first warehouses, and around this huge building were sheds, offices and other warehouses.
Staffordshire Warehouse, built near the Bridgwater Canal's opening in 1764, symbolizes the industrial transformation of Castlefield, facilitating efficient cargo handling with its unique canal access design.
A plaque record does not grant entry to a building or private land. View it from a public place unless permission is clearly given.
Places near here
Power Hall of Museum of Science and IndustryListed building · 92 yd
Former Commercial HotelListed building · 125 yd
Science and Industry MuseumMuseum · 155 yd
MamuciumArchaeological place · 200 yd
Castlefield Viaduct Urban ParkHeritage attraction · 204 yd
Castlefield The North GateVisitor information · 218 yd
CastlefieldVisitor information · 233 yd
Sir Edward Frankland and Sir Henry Enfield RoscoeMemorial · 403 yd
Fryderyk ChopinMemorial · 712 yd
Toposcope on the Peterloo MonumentMonument or public art · 769 yd
Manchester Museum of Science and Industry, Former Lower Byrom Street WarehouseListed building · 140 ydOther information
Photo: Simon Harriyott · CC BY 2.0