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Historic bridges · West Midlands

Shropshire Union Canal Black Flat Bridge (Number 47) At Sj 741 271

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

Shropshire Union Canal near Knighton in Staffordshire - geograph.org.uk - 6531949

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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.

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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.

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Coordinates
52.8410, -2.3852
County
Staffordshire
District
Stafford
Parish
Adbaston
Postcode
ST20 0QH
Parliamentary constituency
Stafford

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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.