Historic bridges · West Midlands
Bridge Number 1, Stratford On Avon Canal
In or near Wythall.
Bridge Number 1, Stratford On Avon Canal — 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
- Kings Norton · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bridge Number 1 on the Stratford On Avon Canal, the nearest railway station is Kings Norton, located 0.9 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is B30 3NU.
About
Bridge Number 1, Stratford On Avon Canal is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1034454). 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 LIFFORD LANE 1. 5104 Kings Norton SP 07 NE 17/15 Bridge No 1, Stratford-on-Avon Canal II GV 2. Road bridge. C1795. Built over the Kings Norton guillotine stop lock (Q.V.).Brick with minor stone details. Three-centred brick arch with stone key block to either face. Stone capping to road parapets. Listed for group value with lock. Listing NGR: SP0558079473 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 409756 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge Number 1 is a Grade II listed bridge located on the Stratford On Avon Canal in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Birmingham. It is notable for its historical significance as part of the canal infrastructure.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4132, -1.9194
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B30 3NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Northfield
- Nearest railway station
- Kings Norton — 0.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26285996 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Number 1, Stratford On Avon Canal?
- Bridge Number 1, Stratford On Avon Canal is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B30 3NU), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is Bridge Number 1, Stratford On Avon Canal?
- Bridge Number 1, Stratford On Avon Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Number 1, Stratford On Avon Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Kings Norton, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode B30 3NU.
- Is Bridge Number 1, Stratford On Avon Canal a listed building?
- Bridge Number 1, Stratford On Avon Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Number 1, Stratford On Avon Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Number 1, Stratford On Avon Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Number 1, Stratford On Avon Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Kings Norton, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B30 3NU.