Historic bridges · West Midlands
Bridge Number 56 at SK 0979 1553
In or near Lichfield.
Bridge Number 56 at SK 0979 1553 — 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
- Rugeley Town · 5.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bridge Number 56, the nearest railway station is Rugeley Town, located 5.8 km away. The postcode for the bridge is WS15 4HJ, and entry is free. Accessibility details are not provided.
About
Bridge Number 56 at SK 0979 1553 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1249240). 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 KING'S BROMLEY TRENT AND MERSEY SK 01 NE CANAL 6/10002 Bridge No 56, Tuppenhurst Lane at SK 0979 1553 - II Canal road bridge. Late C18. Red brick with stone coping. Single span with towpath and humped back. Segmental headed arch. Swept wings terminating in piers at all 4 comers. Stone springing stones. Minor repairs include parts of the coping. The Trent and Mersey Canal was built between 1766 and 1777 by James Brindley and Hugh Henshall. Charles Hadfield, The Canals of West Midlands (1966) Jean Lindsay, The Trent and Mersey Canal (1979) Listing NGR: SK0982915565 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 431005 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge Number 56 at SK 0979 1553 is a Grade II listed bridge located in the East Midlands. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.7376, -1.8559
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Lichfield
- Parish
- Armitage with Handsacre
- Postcode
- WS15 4HJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lichfield
- Nearest railway station
- Rugeley Town — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26541392 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Number 56 at SK 0979 1553?
- Bridge Number 56 at SK 0979 1553 is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WS15 4HJ), in the parish of Armitage with Handsacre.
- What is Bridge Number 56 at SK 0979 1553?
- Bridge Number 56 at SK 0979 1553 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Number 56 at SK 0979 1553?
- The nearest railway station is Rugeley Town, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode WS15 4HJ.
- Is Bridge Number 56 at SK 0979 1553 a listed building?
- Bridge Number 56 at SK 0979 1553 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Number 56 at SK 0979 1553 free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Number 56 at SK 0979 1553 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Number 56 at SK 0979 1553?
- The nearest railway station is Rugeley Town, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WS15 4HJ.