Historic bridges · North Wales
Bridge Number 54 (Misseach Bridge)
Bridge Number 54 (Misseach Bridge) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bridge Number 54 (Misseach Bridge) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1176837). 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 ELLESMERE RURAL C.P. SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL SJ 43 SW (Llangollen Branch) Bridge No. 54 (Misseach 9/154 Bridge) - - II Shown on O.S. map as Yell Bridge. Accommodation bridge. Circa 1797 to 1801 with minor later alterations on William Jessop's and Thomas Telford's Ellesmere Canal. Red brick with stone-coped parapet terminating in square corner piers. Elliptical arch with projecting keybricks, string course and late C20 oval-shaped plate numbered "54" on east side. West side has round-headed alcove (infilled on east side) with iron door, which formerly housed stop-planks used during repairs to canal. This section of the Ellesmere Canal was completed c.1801. The Ellesmere Canal Company amalgamated with the Chester Canal Company in 1813 and became part of the Shropshire Union in 1846. Charles Hadfield, Canals of the West Midlands (3rd edn. 1985), p. 173; Edward Wilson, The Ellesmere and Llangollen Canal (1975), pp. 19-20, 57. Listing NGR: SJ4344833530 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 260853 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge Number 54, also known as Misseach Bridge, is located in North Wales. This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, highlighting its architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8962, -2.8421
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Welshampton and Lyneal
- Postcode
- SY12 0QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q26471458 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Number 54 (Misseach Bridge)?
- Bridge Number 54 (Misseach Bridge) is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY12 0QR), in the parish of Welshampton and Lyneal.
- Is Bridge Number 54 (Misseach Bridge) a listed building?
- Bridge Number 54 (Misseach Bridge) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Number 54 (Misseach Bridge) free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Number 54 (Misseach Bridge) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Number 54 (Misseach Bridge)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY12 0QR. It sits within the North Shropshire parliamentary constituency.