Historic bridges Β· West Midlands
Birmingham Canal Jordans Bridge Birmingham Canal No 8 Lock
In or near Wolverhampton.
Birmingham Canal Jordans Bridge Birmingham Canal No 8 Lock β Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 minβ30 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.
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.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5968, -2.1232
- District
- Wolverhampton
- Parish
- Wolverhampton, unparished area
- Postcode
- WV1 1PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wolverhampton North East
- Nearest railway station
- Wolverhampton β 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26571454 (CC0)
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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.