Historic bridges · North Wales
Bridge Number 63 (Clay Pit Bridge)
In or near Bagley.
Bridge Number 63 (Clay Pit Bridge) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gobowen · 7.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bridge Number 63 (Clay Pit Bridge), the nearest railway station is Gobowen, located 7.9 km away. The postcode for the bridge is SY12 9AY, which can be used for sat-nav coordinates. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Bridge Number 63 (Clay Pit Bridge) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1366537). 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. SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL SJ 33 SE (Llangollen Branch) 8/163 Bridge No. 63 (Clay Pit - Bridge) - II Accommodation 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 projecting keybrick on south side, string course and late C20 oval-shaped plate numbered "63" on north. 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. Charles Hadfield, Canals of the West Midlands (3rd edn. 1985), p. 173; Edward Wilson, The Ellesmere and Llangollen Canal (1975), pp.19-20. Listing NGR: SJ3822332637 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 260861 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bridge Number 63, also known as Clay Pit Bridge, is a Grade II listed bridge located in North Wales. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features that contribute to the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8876, -2.9196
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Ellesmere Rural
- Postcode
- SY12 9AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Gobowen — 7.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26648126 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bridge Number 63 (Clay Pit Bridge)?
- Bridge Number 63 (Clay Pit Bridge) is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY12 9AY), in the parish of Ellesmere Rural.
- What is Bridge Number 63 (Clay Pit Bridge)?
- Bridge Number 63 (Clay Pit Bridge) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bridge Number 63 (Clay Pit Bridge)?
- The nearest railway station is Gobowen, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY12 9AY.
- Is Bridge Number 63 (Clay Pit Bridge) a listed building?
- Bridge Number 63 (Clay Pit Bridge) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Bridge Number 63 (Clay Pit Bridge) free to visit?
- Yes, Bridge Number 63 (Clay Pit Bridge) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bridge Number 63 (Clay Pit Bridge)?
- The nearest railway station is Gobowen, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY12 9AY.