Historic bridges · North Wales
Shropshire Union Canal Bewley's Bridge
Shropshire Union Canal Bewley's 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
Shropshire Union Canal Bewley's Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1138817). 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 PORT & NESTON SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL SJ 47 NW 3/49 Bewley's Bridge 24.2.71 - II 1795 single-span brown brick bridge over canal (Thomas Telford, Superintending Engineer). Elliptical arch between battered abutments, curved in plan. Curving 2-course brick bands at road level. Flush chamfered stone copings to parapet walls. Yellow stone quoins at base of west abutment. Repairs in hard red brick to parapets and south face of west abutment. Retaining wall of heavy sandstone blocks supports towpath. Listing NGR: SJ4123575922 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 56311 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shropshire Union Canal Bewley's Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North Wales. It serves as a notable structure within the canal system, reflecting the engineering and historical significance of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2770, -2.8827
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH65 5FL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
Sources
- wikidata: Q26431832 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shropshire Union Canal Bewley's Bridge?
- Shropshire Union Canal Bewley's Bridge is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH65 5FL), in the parish of Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Bewley's Bridge a listed building?
- Shropshire Union Canal Bewley's Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Bewley's Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Shropshire Union Canal Bewley's Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal Bewley's Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CH65 5FL. It sits within the Ellesmere Port and Bromborough parliamentary constituency.