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Bridge Number 52 and Shade House Lock

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Bridge Number 52 and Shade House Lock — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Typical visit
15 min–30 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Bridge Number 52 and Shade House Lock is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1374251). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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Heritage listing

Details In the entry for: SK 11 SW ALREWAS FRADLEY JUNCTION 3/18 Bridge No.52 and Shedhouse Lock GV II The address and the description shall be amended to read: SK 11 SW ALREWAS FRADLEY JUNCTION 3/18 Bridge No.52 and Shade House Lock GV II The 5th sentence of the description shall be amended to read "Shade House Lock". ------------------------------------ SK 11 SW ALREWAS C.P. FRADLEY JUNCTION 3/18 Bridge No. 52 and Shedhouse Lock GV II Canal bridge and lock. Circa 1770's. Red brick and stone dressings. Single 4-centred arch bridge, lock to the south-west with steel gates of circa 1980. Shedhouse lock is one of a series of 5 on the Trent and Mersey Canal at its junction with the Coventry Canal. The Trent and Mersey Canal was completed in 1777; the surveyor-general was James Brindley. Jean Lindsay, The Trent and Mersey Canal (1979). Listing NGR: SK1371413824 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 272504 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bridge Number 52 and Shade House Lock is a Grade II listed bridge located in the East Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance within the region's canal system.

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Coordinates
52.7219, -1.7984
County
Staffordshire
District
Lichfield
Parish
Fradley
Postcode
DE13 7DN
Parliamentary constituency
Lichfield

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bridge Number 52 and Shade House Lock?
Bridge Number 52 and Shade House Lock is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE13 7DN), in the parish of Fradley.
Is Bridge Number 52 and Shade House Lock a listed building?
Bridge Number 52 and Shade House Lock is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Bridge Number 52 and Shade House Lock free to visit?
Yes, Bridge Number 52 and Shade House Lock is free to enter.
How do I get to Bridge Number 52 and Shade House Lock?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DE13 7DN. It sits within the Lichfield parliamentary constituency.