Historic bridges · North Wales
Bridge Number 60 (Stanks Bridge)
Bridge Number 60 (Stanks 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 60 (Stanks Bridge) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1176940). 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 33 SE (Llangollen Branch) 8/159 Bridge No. 60 (Stanks - Bridge) - II 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 and string course. This section of the Ellesmere Canal was completed c.1801. The Ellesmere Canal Company amalga- mated 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. Listing NGR: SJ3910733734 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 260858 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge Number 60, also known as Stanks Bridge, is located in North Wales. It is a Grade II listed building, recognised for its architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8976, -2.9066
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Ellesmere Urban
- Postcode
- SY12 0FX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q26471580 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Number 60 (Stanks Bridge)?
- Bridge Number 60 (Stanks Bridge) is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY12 0FX), in the parish of Ellesmere Urban.
- Is Bridge Number 60 (Stanks Bridge) a listed building?
- Bridge Number 60 (Stanks Bridge) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Number 60 (Stanks Bridge) free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Number 60 (Stanks Bridge) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Number 60 (Stanks Bridge)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY12 0FX. It sits within the North Shropshire parliamentary constituency.