Historic bridges · East Midlands
Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge 42
Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge 42 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge 42 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1038445). 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 WYCHNOR C.P. TRENT & MERSEY CANAL SK 11 NE 8/122 Bridge 42 - GV II Road bridge. Early to mid-C19. Red brick; ashlar parapet with projecting lower string and flat coping. Broad, stone-dressed elliptical arch which also takes in towpath, unlike many of the other bridges on this canal. Carriageway cambered over span. Adjacent to Bridge 43 (q.v.). Listing NGR: SK1855316179 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 273701 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge 42 is a Grade II listed bridge located in the East Midlands. This structure is part of the historic canal network that played a significant role in the region's industrial development. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7429, -1.7266
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- East Staffordshire
- Parish
- Wychnor
- Postcode
- DE13 8BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lichfield
Sources
- wikidata: Q26290149 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge 42?
- Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge 42 is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE13 8BZ), in the parish of Wychnor.
- Is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge 42 a listed building?
- Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge 42 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge 42 free to visit?
- Yes, Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge 42 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge 42?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DE13 8BZ. It sits within the Lichfield parliamentary constituency.