Historic bridges · West Midlands
Aston Bridge
In or near Barkers Green.
Aston Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wem · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Aston Bridge, the nearest railway station is Wem, located 1.3 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is SY4 5JQ.
About
Aston Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1236490). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2021
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Heritage listing
Details WEM RURAL C.P. ASTON SJ 52 NW 11/121 Aston Bridge - GV II Bridge. 1841 by Edward Haycock. Sandstone ashlar. Single segmental arch with raised keystones; flat string course and square corner piers. Spur stones on approaches. Spans River Roden. The contract, worth £240, was awarded to Edward and William Lewis. A. Blackwall, Historic Bridges of Shropshire (1985), p.64. Listing NGR: SJ5296328698 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 427488 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Aston Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North Wales. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.8537, -2.7000
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Wem Rural
- Postcode
- SY4 5JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Wem — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26529716 (CC0)
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Villages · 1.3 km
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Theatres · 1.4 km
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Museums · 1.5 km
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Jubilee Square
Farmers’ markets · 1.5 km
Lower Lacon Caravan Park
Campsites · 1.5 km
The White Lion
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Wem Town Hall
Theatres · 1.7 km
Barkers Green
Towns & cities · 1.7 km
William Hazlitt
Memorials & monuments · 1.7 km
Hazlitt House
Historic houses · 1.7 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aston Bridge?
- Aston Bridge is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY4 5JQ), in the parish of Wem Rural.
- What is Aston Bridge?
- Aston Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Aston Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Wem, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY4 5JQ.
- Is Aston Bridge a listed building?
- Aston Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Aston Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Aston Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Aston Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Wem, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY4 5JQ.