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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges Β· West Midlands

Birmingham Canal Jordans Bridge Birmingham Canal No 8 Lock

In or near Wolverhampton.

Free admission

Birmingham Canal Jordans Bridge Birmingham Canal No 8 Lock β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

The Wolverhampton 21 - Lock No 8 - geograph.org.uk - 7193596

Roger D Kidd β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Wolverhampton Β· 1.0 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Birmingham Canal Jordans Bridge, the nearest railway station is Wolverhampton, located 1 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Birmingham Canal Jordans Bridge Birmingham Canal No 8 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 1282522). 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 SO99NW BIRMINGHAM CANAL 895-1/5/200 No 8 Lock and Jordans Bridge GV II Canal lock and bridge. c1770. By Brindley, Whitworth and Simcock, engineers. Brick and some stone coping. Double bottom and single top gates. Bridge has elliptical brick arch with stone key and straight stone-coped piers, and blue double-bullnose brick coped parapets. Plaque with name to south side. The lock is one of a flight of 21 on the Birmingham Canal, Wolverhampton level. Listing NGR: SO9175199891 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 378318 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Birmingham Canal Jordans Bridge is located in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. This Grade II listed bridge is part of the Birmingham Canal No 8 Lock system, notable for its historical significance in the region's industrial heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.5968, -2.1232
Parish
Wolverhampton, unparished area
Postcode
WV1 1PX
Parliamentary constituency
Wolverhampton North East
Nearest railway station
Wolverhampton β€” 1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Birmingham Canal Jordans Bridge Birmingham Canal No 8 Lock?
Birmingham Canal Jordans Bridge Birmingham Canal No 8 Lock is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WV1 1PX), in the parish of Wolverhampton, unparished area.
What is Birmingham Canal Jordans Bridge Birmingham Canal No 8 Lock?
Birmingham Canal Jordans Bridge Birmingham Canal No 8 Lock β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Birmingham Canal Jordans Bridge Birmingham Canal No 8 Lock?
The nearest railway station is Wolverhampton, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode WV1 1PX.
Is Birmingham Canal Jordans Bridge Birmingham Canal No 8 Lock a listed building?
Birmingham Canal Jordans Bridge Birmingham Canal No 8 Lock is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Birmingham Canal Jordans Bridge Birmingham Canal No 8 Lock free to visit?
Yes, Birmingham Canal Jordans Bridge Birmingham Canal No 8 Lock is free to enter.
How do I get to Birmingham Canal Jordans Bridge Birmingham Canal No 8 Lock?
The nearest railway station is Wolverhampton, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WV1 1PX.