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Lockgate Bridge

Free admission

Lockgate Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.

Lockgate Bridge, historic bridges in North Wales

Penny Mayes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

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

About

Lockgate Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1180260). 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 WHITTINGTON C.P. SJ 33 SE 6/138 SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL (Montgomeryshire Branch) Lockgate Bridge II Hump-backed road bridge. Circa 1796 with minor later alterations on William Jessop's and Thomas Telford's Ellesmere Canal. Red brick with coped parapet terminating in square corner piers. Elliptical arch with projecting keybrick and string course. This section of the Ellesmere Canal, opened in 1796 to link with the Montgomeryshire Canal at Carreghofa, became part of the Shropshire Union in 1846. The asset was previously listed twice also at List entry 1177050. That entry was removed from the List on 14 December 2016. This entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 15 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 255854 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Lockgate Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North Wales. This structure is recognised for its historical significance and architectural merit within the region.

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Coordinates
52.8733, -2.9401
District
Shropshire
Parish
Whittington
Postcode
SY11 4PB
Parliamentary constituency
North Shropshire

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lockgate Bridge?
Lockgate Bridge is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY11 4PB), in the parish of Whittington.
Is Lockgate Bridge a listed building?
Lockgate Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Lockgate Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Lockgate Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Lockgate Bridge?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SY11 4PB. It sits within the North Shropshire parliamentary constituency.