Historic bridges · East Midlands
Canal Bridge at OS 279 279
In or near Repton.
Canal Bridge at OS 279 279 — 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
- Willington · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Canal Bridge is located in South Derbyshire, with the nearest railway station being Willington, approximately 1.6 km away. The postcode for the area is DE65 6GZ, and entry to the site is free.
About
Canal Bridge at OS 279 279 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1096522). 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 PARISH OF EGGINTON OFF DERBY ROAD SK 22 NE 2/13 (East Side) Canal Bridge at OS 279 279 II Bridge carrying a farm track over the Trent and Mersey Grand Trunk Canal. c1777. James Brindley engineer. Red brick with later repairs in red and blue brick. Single segmental pointed arch. The walls curve out to the ends and have end piers. Plain parapet walls ramped to centre and with stone copings. Above the arch on each side is an oval metal plaque giving the number of the bridge. The Trent and Mersey Grand Trunk Canal was sanctioned by an act of 1766, opened to a point near Stafford in 1770 and completed in 1777. Listing NGR: SK2792427912 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 82699 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Canal Bridge at OS 279 279 is a Grade II listed bridge located in the East Midlands. This designation highlights its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8480, -1.5868
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- South Derbyshire
- Parish
- Egginton
- Postcode
- DE65 6GZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Derbyshire
- Nearest railway station
- Willington — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26388795 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canal Bridge at OS 279 279?
- Canal Bridge at OS 279 279 is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE65 6GZ), in the parish of Egginton.
- What is Canal Bridge at OS 279 279?
- Canal Bridge at OS 279 279 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Canal Bridge at OS 279 279?
- The nearest railway station is Willington, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE65 6GZ.
- Is Canal Bridge at OS 279 279 a listed building?
- Canal Bridge at OS 279 279 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Canal Bridge at OS 279 279 free to visit?
- Yes, Canal Bridge at OS 279 279 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Canal Bridge at OS 279 279?
- The nearest railway station is Willington, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE65 6GZ.