Historic bridges · West Midlands
Canal Bridge Number 53
Canal Bridge Number 53 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Canal Bridge Number 53 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1382218). 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 1457-1/5/153 04/01/90 WOOTTON WAWEN SOUTH STRATFORD CANAL Canal Bridge No.53 II Also known as: Lucy's Farm Bridge SOUTH STRATFORD CANAL WOOTTON WAWEN. Split bridge. c1812-1816 with later restorations. Brick abutments and walls, cement rendered in places, with stone copings, cast-iron rails and decks; decks now with concrete coating. Abutments support 2 cantilevered decks with x-framed integral handrails and are split for tow ropes. Splayed parapet walls. 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 took over the freehold c1964. Listing NGR: SP1601763100 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 482584 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Canal Bridge Number 53 is a bridge located in the West Midlands. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its special architectural and historical interest.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2658, -1.7667
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Parish
- Wootton Wawen
- Postcode
- B95 6BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford-on-Avon
Sources
- wikidata: Q26662277 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canal Bridge Number 53?
- Canal Bridge Number 53 is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B95 6BZ), in the parish of Wootton Wawen.
- Is Canal Bridge Number 53 a listed building?
- Canal Bridge Number 53 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Canal Bridge Number 53 free to visit?
- Yes, Canal Bridge Number 53 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Canal Bridge Number 53?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode B95 6BZ. It sits within the Stratford-on-Avon parliamentary constituency.