Historic bridges · West Midlands
Bridge Number 57 (Ellesmere Tunnel)
In or near Bagley.
Bridge Number 57 (Ellesmere Tunnel) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bridge Number 57 (Ellesmere Tunnel) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1055907). 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 ELLESMERE RURAL C.P. SJ 4034-4134 18/157 SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL (Llangollen Branch) Bridge Number 57 (Ellesmere Tunnel) II Canal tunnel. Circa 1797 to 1801 with minor later alterations on William Jessop's and Thomas Telford's Ellesmere Canal. Red brick with stone-coped parapet (heightened in late C20 on west side) terminating in square corner piers with shallow pyramidal caps. Elliptical arch with rusticated stone voussoirs (plus projecting keystone to west side) and flat string course. Approximately 90 metres long with cast-iron handrail to towpath. This section of the Ellesmere Canal was completed circa 1801. The Ellesmere Canal Company amalgamated with the Chester Canal Company in 1813 and became part of the Shropshire Union in 1846. This entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 26 October 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 260856 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge Number 57, located in North Wales, is a Grade II listed bridge. It spans the Ellesmere Tunnel, an important structure in the region's canal infrastructure.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9005, -2.8754
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Ellesmere Rural
- Postcode
- SY12 0PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q26307525 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Number 57 (Ellesmere Tunnel)?
- Bridge Number 57 (Ellesmere Tunnel) is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY12 0PD), in the parish of Ellesmere Rural.
- What is Bridge Number 57 (Ellesmere Tunnel)?
- Bridge Number 57 (Ellesmere Tunnel) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Number 57 (Ellesmere Tunnel)?
- Drivers can use postcode SY12 0PD.
- Is Bridge Number 57 (Ellesmere Tunnel) a listed building?
- Bridge Number 57 (Ellesmere Tunnel) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Number 57 (Ellesmere Tunnel) free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Number 57 (Ellesmere Tunnel) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Number 57 (Ellesmere Tunnel)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY12 0PD. It sits within the North Shropshire parliamentary constituency.