Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 61
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 61 — 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 61 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1029863). 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 11/162 LOGGERHEADS C.P Tyrley Shropshire Union Canal Bridge number 61 II Canal bridge. 1829, date on keystone to south side. Thomas Telford and Alexander Easton, engineers. Coursed sandstone with ashlar dressings. Wide elliptical arch with voussoirs and keystone on south; coped parapet and flat 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. Listing NGR: SJ6857933683 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 362644 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 61 is a bridge located in the West Midlands. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8997, -2.4685
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Market Drayton
- Postcode
- TF9 1LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q26281088 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 61?
- Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 61 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode TF9 1LF), in the parish of Market Drayton.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 61 a listed building?
- Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 61 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 61 free to visit?
- Yes, Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 61 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 61?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TF9 1LF. It sits within the North Shropshire parliamentary constituency.