Historic bridges · North West England
Bridge No 33 (Hassel's Lift Up Bridge Number 1)
In or near Grindley Brook.
Bridge No 33 (Hassel's Lift Up Bridge Number 1) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Roger Kidd — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Whitchurch · 2.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bridge No 33 (Hassel's Lift Up Bridge Number 1), the nearest railway station is Whitchurch, located 2.9 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bridge No 33 (Hassel's Lift Up Bridge Number 1) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1366525). 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 WHITCHURCH URBAN C.P. SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL, SJ 54 SW SJ 5213 4117 Llangollen Branch 1/126 Bridge No. 33 (Hassel's - Lift-up Bridge No.l) - II Canal lift bridge. Circa 1804. William Jessop and Thomas Telford engineers. Bascule bridge, consisting of a braced wooden frame supporting a pair of pivotted wooden beams, attached by chains to the deck of the bridge at one end and counterweighted at the other. The Ellesmere Canal Company amalgamated with the Chester Canal Company in 1813 and became part of the Shropshire Union in 1846. Charles Hadfield, The Canals of the West Midlands (1fcst edn. 1966), pp. 166-183; Edward Wilson, The Ellesmere and Llangollen Canal, pp. 19-22. Listing NGR: SJ5213741175 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 260683 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge No 33, also known as Hassel's Lift Up Bridge Number 1, is located in North Wales. This Grade II listed building is notable for its engineering design and historical significance within the region's transport infrastructure.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9658, -2.7141
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Whitchurch Urban
- Postcode
- SY13 3AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Whitchurch — 2.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26648115 (CC0)
Other places nearby
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Campsites · 0.2 km
Pan Castle
Literary houses · 0.9 km
Shropshire Way
Military museums · 1.8 km
Grindley Brook
Towns & cities · 1.8 km
Site of Whitchurch Castle
Castles · 1.9 km
Sundial in St Alkmund's churchyard
Historic churches · 2.0 km
Iscoyd Park war memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
The Black Bear Public House
Historic pubs · 2.0 km
St Alkmund's Church
Historic churches · 2.0 km
Old Eagles Public House
Historic pubs · 2.1 km
Alkington Hall
Historic houses · 2.1 km
Whitchurch Heritage Centre
Museums · 2.1 km
Nearby
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Shropshire Way
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📷 3Towns & cities · North West England
Grindley Brook
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📷 3Castles · North West England
Site of Whitchurch Castle
Site of Whitchurch Castle — a castle in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
Sundial in St Alkmund's churchyard
Sundial in St Alkmund's churchyard — a Grade II*-listed church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Bridge No 33 (Hassel's Lift Up Bridge Number 1)
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Hadley Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Sunnyoak Caravan Park
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Marbury Camp and Lodge
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Roden View Camping & Caravanning
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Places to eat & drink
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The Black Bear Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · North West England
Old Eagles Public House
Old Eagles Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Carden Arms
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📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Albion Public House And Adjoining Stables To East
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge No 33 (Hassel's Lift Up Bridge Number 1)?
- Bridge No 33 (Hassel's Lift Up Bridge Number 1) is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY13 3AA), in the parish of Whitchurch Urban.
- What is Bridge No 33 (Hassel's Lift Up Bridge Number 1)?
- Bridge No 33 (Hassel's Lift Up Bridge Number 1) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge No 33 (Hassel's Lift Up Bridge Number 1)?
- The nearest railway station is Whitchurch, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY13 3AA.
- Is Bridge No 33 (Hassel's Lift Up Bridge Number 1) a listed building?
- Bridge No 33 (Hassel's Lift Up Bridge Number 1) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge No 33 (Hassel's Lift Up Bridge Number 1) free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge No 33 (Hassel's Lift Up Bridge Number 1) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge No 33 (Hassel's Lift Up Bridge Number 1)?
- The nearest railway station is Whitchurch, about 2.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY13 3AA.