Historic bridges · East Midlands
Trent and Mersey Canal Gaskell's Bridge Number 46 at SK 1699
Trent and Mersey Canal Gaskell's Bridge Number 46 at SK 1699 — 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 Gaskell's Bridge Number 46 at SK 1699 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1237274). 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 The following buildings shall be added to the list:- SK 1615 1715 ALREWAS TRENT AND MERSEY CANAL 9/10004 Gaskell's Bridge No 46, Church Road at SK 1699 1537 - II Canal road bridge. Late C18. Red brick with stone coping. Single span with towpath and humped back. Segmental headed arch with swept wings terminating in piers at all 4 comers. Stone springing stones. Stone plaque at crown on south elevation. Built in 2 sections or widened at an early stage. Minor repairs, especially to north side and jambs. The Trent and Mersey Canal was built between 1766 and 1777 by James Brindley and Hugh Henshall. Charles Hadfield, The Canals of the West Midlands (1966) Jean Lindsay, The Trent and Mersey Canal (1979) Listing NGR: SK1699815276 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 428502 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gaskell's Bridge Number 46 is a Grade II listed bridge located at SK 1699 in Alrewas, Staffordshire, within the East Midlands. It forms part of the Trent and Mersey Canal, a significant waterway in the region. The bridge is notable for its historical importance and architectural features typical of early canal construction.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7349, -1.7497
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Lichfield
- Parish
- Alrewas
- Postcode
- DE13 7BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lichfield
Sources
- wikidata: Q26530429 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Trent and Mersey Canal Gaskell's Bridge Number 46 at SK 1699?
- Trent and Mersey Canal Gaskell's Bridge Number 46 at SK 1699 is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE13 7BS), in the parish of Alrewas.
- Is Trent and Mersey Canal Gaskell's Bridge Number 46 at SK 1699 a listed building?
- Trent and Mersey Canal Gaskell's Bridge Number 46 at SK 1699 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Trent and Mersey Canal Gaskell's Bridge Number 46 at SK 1699 free to visit?
- Yes, Trent and Mersey Canal Gaskell's Bridge Number 46 at SK 1699 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Trent and Mersey Canal Gaskell's Bridge Number 46 at SK 1699?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DE13 7BS. It sits within the Lichfield parliamentary constituency.