Historic bridges · West Midlands
Canal Bridge Number 55
Canal Bridge Number 55 — 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 55 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1382220). 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 1457-1/5/154 04/01/90 WOOTTON WAWEN SOUTH STRATFORD CANAL Canal Bridge No.55 II Also known as: Wootton Hill Farm Bridge SOUTH STRATFORD CANAL. Split bridge. c1812-1816 with C20 restorations. Brick abutments, cement rendered in places, supporting 2 cantilevered cast-iron decks. Decks have x-framed integral handrails and are split for tow ropes. Solid brick, splayed parapet walls with brick and stone coping. 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 were leased by the National Trust in 1960 from the British Waterways Board for restoration. The National Trust acquired the freehold c1964. Listing NGR: SP1602561892 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 482586 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Canal Bridge Number 55 is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. This structure is part of the region's extensive canal network, reflecting the industrial heritage of the area. Its designation highlights its historical significance and architectural merit.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2550, -1.7666
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Parish
- Wootton Wawen
- Postcode
- B95 6DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford-on-Avon
Sources
- wikidata: Q26662278 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canal Bridge Number 55?
- Canal Bridge Number 55 is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B95 6DE), in the parish of Wootton Wawen.
- Is Canal Bridge Number 55 a listed building?
- Canal Bridge Number 55 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Canal Bridge Number 55 free to visit?
- Yes, Canal Bridge Number 55 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Canal Bridge Number 55?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode B95 6DE. It sits within the Stratford-on-Avon parliamentary constituency.