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Canal Bridge Number 51

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Canal Bridge Number 51 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Green Lane Bridge north-east of Wootton Wawen, Warwickshire - geograph.org.uk - 3412083

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

About

Canal Bridge Number 51 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1382216). 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 SP16SE 1457-1/5/151 04/01/90 WOOTTON WAWEN SOUTH STRATFORD CANAL Canal Bridge No.51 II Also known as: No.51 Green Lane Bridge SOUTH STRATFORD CANAL PRESTON BAGOT. Split bridge. c1812-1816, with later restorations. Brick abutments and walls, partly stuccoed and scored in imitation of ashlar and with stone copings, cast-iron rails and decks. Abutments support two cantilevered decks with x-framed integral handrails and are split for tow ropes. Splayed parapet walls, curved on plan. The South Stratford Canal was constructed between 1793-1816 at a cost of £500,000. 13.5 miles of the canal from Kingswood Junction, Lapworth to Stratford-upon-Avon was leased by the National Trust in 1960 from the British Waterways Board for restoration. The National Trust acquired the freehold c1964. See also Preston Bagot CP, Stratford on Avon District. Listing NGR: SP1627463694 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 482582 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Canal Bridge Number 51 is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is part of the region's extensive canal network, reflecting the industrial heritage of the area.

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Coordinates
52.2711, -1.7629
County
Warwickshire
Parish
Wootton Wawen
Postcode
B95 6HA
Parliamentary constituency
Stratford-on-Avon

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Canal Bridge Number 51?
Canal Bridge Number 51 is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B95 6HA), in the parish of Wootton Wawen.
Is Canal Bridge Number 51 a listed building?
Canal Bridge Number 51 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Canal Bridge Number 51 free to visit?
Yes, Canal Bridge Number 51 is free to enter.
How do I get to Canal Bridge Number 51?
Drivers can navigate to postcode B95 6HA. It sits within the Stratford-on-Avon parliamentary constituency.