Historic bridges · West Midlands
Aldersley Junction Bridge Birmingham Canal No 21 (Bottom) Lock
In or near Wolverhampton.
Aldersley Junction Bridge Birmingham Canal No 21 (Bottom) Lock — 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
- Nearest railway station
- Wolverhampton · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Aldersley Junction Bridge, the nearest railway station is Wolverhampton, located 2.8 km away. Entry is free.
About
Aldersley Junction Bridge Birmingham Canal No 21 (Bottom) Lock is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1205075). 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 WOLVERHAMPTON SJ90SW BIRMINGHAM CANAL 895-1/2/62 No 21 (Bottom) Lock and Aldersley Junction Bridge GV II Lock and bridge. 1785; restored 1980s. James Brindley with R.Whitworth and S.Simcock, engineers. Brick with stone coping. Bridge has brick elliptical arch with stone key and straight parapets; ramp to north side; approx 3.5m wide. Lock to east has double lower and single upper gates. One of of flight of 21 locks on the Birmingham Canal, Wolverhampton level. Lock No.21 was added approximately 15 years after the main flight (c1785). The original Lock No.20 was found to be too deep. Lock No.20 was therefore altered in 1785 and Lock 21 added. Listing NGR: SJ9029001126 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 378331 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Aldersley Junction Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Wolverhampton. It spans Birmingham Canal No 21 at the Bottom Lock, notable for its historical significance in the region's canal network.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6078, -2.1448
- District
- Wolverhampton
- Parish
- Wolverhampton, unparished area
- Postcode
- WV6 9NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wolverhampton West
- Nearest railway station
- Wolverhampton — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26500455 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aldersley Junction Bridge Birmingham Canal No 21 (Bottom) Lock?
- Aldersley Junction Bridge Birmingham Canal No 21 (Bottom) Lock is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WV6 9NP), in the parish of Wolverhampton, unparished area.
- What is Aldersley Junction Bridge Birmingham Canal No 21 (Bottom) Lock?
- Aldersley Junction Bridge Birmingham Canal No 21 (Bottom) Lock — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Aldersley Junction Bridge Birmingham Canal No 21 (Bottom) Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Wolverhampton, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode WV6 9NP.
- Is Aldersley Junction Bridge Birmingham Canal No 21 (Bottom) Lock a listed building?
- Aldersley Junction Bridge Birmingham Canal No 21 (Bottom) Lock is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Aldersley Junction Bridge Birmingham Canal No 21 (Bottom) Lock free to visit?
- Yes, Aldersley Junction Bridge Birmingham Canal No 21 (Bottom) Lock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aldersley Junction Bridge Birmingham Canal No 21 (Bottom) Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Wolverhampton, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WV6 9NP.