Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Black Flat Bridge (Number 47) At Sj 741 271
Shropshire Union Canal Black Flat Bridge (Number 47) At Sj 741 271 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Roger D Kidd — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Shropshire Union Canal Black Flat Bridge (Number 47) At Sj 741 271 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1259089). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Details This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 13 October 2022 to correct a typo in the description and to reformat the text to current standards SJ 72 NW 603/4/16 ADBASTON SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL Black Flat Bridge (No. 47) at SJ 741 271 II Accommodation bridge. 1829-32. Telford design. Stone, with band and copings. Single elliptical arch with voussoirs. Slightly cambered solid parapet, and piers. Two iron rope fenders. Listing NGR: SJ7415227121 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 445741 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shropshire Union Canal Black Flat Bridge (Number 47) is located in Adbaston, Staffordshire, in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building is notable for its role in the canal's infrastructure.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.8410, -2.3852
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Stafford
- Parish
- Adbaston
- Postcode
- ST20 0QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stafford
Sources
- wikidata: Q26550242 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Loading nearby places…
Nearby
Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Knighton Bridge (Number 46) At Sj 745 269
Shropshire Union Canal Knighton Bridge (Number 46) At Sj 745 269 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Newport Road Bridge (Number 45) And Stop Gate At Sj 746 268
Shropshire Union Canal Newport Road Bridge (Number 45) And Stop Gate At Sj 746 268 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 48 (Park Heath Bridge)
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 48 (Park Heath Bridge) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 49 (Hazeldines Bridge)
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 49 (Hazeldines Bridge) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge No 50 (Soudley Bridge)
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge No 50 (Soudley Bridge) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Aqueducts · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Shebdon Aqueduct At Sj 758 261
Shropshire Union Canal Shebdon Aqueduct At Sj 758 261 — aqueduct in High Offley, Stafford, Staffordshire, England, UK.
More bridges in this region
📷 4Historic bridges · West Midlands
Abbey Park Road
Abbey Park Road is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Albert Bridge
Albert Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Anchor Bridge
Anchor Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Historic bridges · West Midlands
Appleford Railway Bridge
Appleford Railway Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shropshire Union Canal Black Flat Bridge (Number 47) At Sj 741 271?
- Shropshire Union Canal Black Flat Bridge (Number 47) At Sj 741 271 is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST20 0QH), in the parish of Adbaston.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Black Flat Bridge (Number 47) At Sj 741 271 a listed building?
- Shropshire Union Canal Black Flat Bridge (Number 47) At Sj 741 271 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Black Flat Bridge (Number 47) At Sj 741 271 free to visit?
- Yes, Shropshire Union Canal Black Flat Bridge (Number 47) At Sj 741 271 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal Black Flat Bridge (Number 47) At Sj 741 271?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ST20 0QH. It sits within the Stafford parliamentary constituency.