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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · North Wales

Bridge Number 62 (Coachman's Bridge)

In or near Bagley.

Free admission

Bridge Number 62 (Coachman's Bridge) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.

Llangollen Canal north-west of Tetchill, Shropshire - geograph.org.uk - 5246643

Roger Kidd — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Gobowen · 8.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Bridge Number 62 (Coachman's Bridge), the nearest railway station is Gobowen, which is 8.2 km away. The postcode for the bridge is SY12 9HJ. Entry is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Bridge Number 62 (Coachman's Bridge) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1055908). 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 This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 18 April 2023 to remove superfluous source details and reformat the text to current standards SJ 33 SE 8/161 ELLESMERE RURAL C.P. SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL (Llangollen Branch) Bridge No. 62 (Coachman's Bridge) GV II Road bridge. Circa 1797 to 1801 with minor later alterations on William Jessop's and Thomas Telford's Ellesmere Canal. Red brick with stone-coped parapet terminating in square corner piers. Elliptical arch with string course. This section of the Ellesmere Canal was completed c.1801. The Ellesmere Canal Company amalgamated with the Chester Canal Company in 1813 and became part of the Shropshire Union in 1846. Listing NGR: SJ3853432977 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 260859 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bridge Number 62, also known as Coachman's Bridge, is a Grade II listed bridge located in North Wales. This structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit within the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.8907, -2.9150
District
Shropshire
Parish
Ellesmere Rural
Postcode
SY12 9HJ
Parliamentary constituency
North Shropshire
Nearest railway station
Gobowen8.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bridge Number 62 (Coachman's Bridge)?
Bridge Number 62 (Coachman's Bridge) is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY12 9HJ), in the parish of Ellesmere Rural.
What is Bridge Number 62 (Coachman's Bridge)?
Bridge Number 62 (Coachman's Bridge) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Bridge Number 62 (Coachman's Bridge)?
The nearest railway station is Gobowen, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY12 9HJ.
Is Bridge Number 62 (Coachman's Bridge) a listed building?
Bridge Number 62 (Coachman's Bridge) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Bridge Number 62 (Coachman's Bridge) free to visit?
Yes, Bridge Number 62 (Coachman's Bridge) is free to enter.
How do I get to Bridge Number 62 (Coachman's Bridge)?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SY12 9HJ. It sits within the North Shropshire parliamentary constituency.