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Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 131

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Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 131 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Trent and Mersey Canal approaching Harecastle Tunnel near Kidsgrove - geograph.org.uk - 7170273

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Typical visit
15 min–30 min
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 131 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1038559). 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 28 March 2024 to correct the name and to reformat the text to current standards SJ 85 SW 5/73 KIDSGROVE CP TRENT AND MERSEY CANAL Bridge No. 131 (Formerly listed as Bridge No. 132) GV II Bridge. Circa 1824-27. Red and blue brick (English bond) with stone parapet band and coping and rusticated ashlar surround to a low segmental arch. Bridge No.131 probably belongs to the alterations carried out by Thomas Telford at the same time as the construction of a second Harecastle Tunnel. Listing NGR: SJ8375754263 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 273357 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 131 is a Grade II listed bridge located in Kidsgrove, Staffordshire, within the West Midlands. This structure is part of the historic canal system, reflecting the era of industrial transport in Britain.

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Coordinates
53.0853, -2.2440
County
Staffordshire
Parish
Kidsgrove
Postcode
ST7 1BX
Parliamentary constituency
Stoke-on-Trent North

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 131?
Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 131 is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST7 1BX), in the parish of Kidsgrove.
Is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 131 a listed building?
Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 131 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 131 free to visit?
Yes, Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 131 is free to enter.
How do I get to Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 131?
Drivers can navigate to postcode ST7 1BX. It sits within the Stoke-on-Trent North parliamentary constituency.