Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 60
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 60 — 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
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 60 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1029862). 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 SJ 63 SE LOGGERHEADS C.P SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL, Tyrley Wharf 11/161 Bridge No.60 GV II Canal bridge. C.1830. Thomas Telford and Alexander Easton, engineers. Coursed sandstone with ashlar dressings. Wide elliptical hump-backed arch with voussoirs; coped parapet and string course. Cast iron posts on towpath side with grooves for holding ropes, formerly used on narrow boats. This stretch of canal formerly formed part of the Birmingham and Liverpool Junction Canal (Act passed 1826, opened 1835), which was absorbed by the Ellesmere and Chester Canal in 1845 and eventually became part of the Shropshire Union in 1846. The bridge, with its painted voussoirs and string course, forms a picturesque group with the first (southernmost) of Tyrley Locks (not included) and the buildings on Tyrley Wharf (q.v.). V.C.H. II, (1967), p.295; Charles Hadfield, The Canals of the West Midlands, (1966), Pp.183-9. Listing NGR: SJ6904332487 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 362643 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 60 is a bridge located in the West Midlands. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8889, -2.4615
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Newcastle-under-Lyme
- Parish
- Loggerheads
- Postcode
- TF9 2AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stafford
Sources
- wikidata: Q26281087 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 60?
- Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 60 is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode TF9 2AH), in the parish of Loggerheads.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 60 a listed building?
- Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 60 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 60 free to visit?
- Yes, Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 60 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 60?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TF9 2AH. It sits within the Stafford parliamentary constituency.