Historic bridges · West Midlands
Bolas Bridge
In or near Waters Upton.
Bolas Bridge — 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
- Wellington · 9.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Bolas Bridge is located in Telford and Wrekin, with the postcode TF6 6PE. The nearest railway station is Wellington, which is 9.1 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bolas Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1054105). 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 BOLAS MAGNA MEESON 1. 5362 Bolas Bridge SJ 62 SW 18/17 II 2. Dated 1795. Good sandstone ashlar road bridge over River Meese. Single round arch with large keystone. Pair of pilasters to abutments each side, and string course. Parapet with coping. Abutments are curved outwards at the ends of the bridge. Inscription on the inside of the north-east parapet, "Built by Richard Madeley 1795". Listing NGR: SJ6483720730 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 361874 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bolas Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7830, -2.5228
- District
- Telford and Wrekin
- Parish
- Waters Upton
- Postcode
- TF6 6PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- The Wrekin
- Nearest railway station
- Wellington — 9.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26305786 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bolas Bridge?
- Bolas Bridge is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode TF6 6PE), in the parish of Waters Upton.
- What is Bolas Bridge?
- Bolas Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bolas Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Wellington, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TF6 6PE.
- Is Bolas Bridge a listed building?
- Bolas Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bolas Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Bolas Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bolas Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TF6 6PE. It sits within the The Wrekin parliamentary constituency.