Historic bridges · West Midlands
Bridge Number 50 and Keeper's Lock
In or near Streethay.
Bridge Number 50 and Keeper's Lock — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Lichfield Trent Valley · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bridge Number 50 and Keeper's Lock, the nearest railway station is Lichfield Trent Valley, located 4.4 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is DE13 7DW.
About
Bridge Number 50 and Keeper's Lock is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1178100). 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 SK 11 SW 3/15 ALREWAS CP FRADLEY JUNCTION Bridge Number 50 and Keeper's Lock GV II Canal bridge and lock. Circa 1770s with later alterations. Red brick and ashlar dressings. Single four-centred arch bridge with abutments sweeping round to each side; lock to the south-west of the bridge with wooden gates of circa 1980. Keeper's Lock is one of a series of five on the Trent and Mersey Canal at its junction with the Coventry Canal. The Trent and Mersey Canal was completed in 1777; the surveyor-general was James Brindley. Both bridge and canal are included for group value. Listing NGR: SK1443414229 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 272501 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge Number 50 and Keeper's Lock is a Grade II listed bridge located in the East Midlands. This structure is notable for its historical significance within the region's canal network.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7255, -1.7877
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Lichfield
- Parish
- Fradley
- Postcode
- DE13 7DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lichfield
- Nearest railway station
- Lichfield Trent Valley — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26472788 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Number 50 and Keeper's Lock?
- Bridge Number 50 and Keeper's Lock is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE13 7DW), in the parish of Fradley.
- What is Bridge Number 50 and Keeper's Lock?
- Bridge Number 50 and Keeper's Lock — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Number 50 and Keeper's Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Lichfield Trent Valley, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE13 7DW.
- Is Bridge Number 50 and Keeper's Lock a listed building?
- Bridge Number 50 and Keeper's Lock is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Number 50 and Keeper's Lock free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Number 50 and Keeper's Lock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Number 50 and Keeper's Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Lichfield Trent Valley, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE13 7DW.