Historic bridges · West Midlands
Canal Bridge, Chance's Glassworks (Approximately 160 Metres West Of Spon Lane South) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level
In or near Birmingham.
Canal Bridge, Chance's Glassworks (Approximately 160 Metres West Of Spon Lane South) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Galton Bridge · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
You can visit Canal Bridge, Chance's Glassworks in Birmingham by taking a train to Smethwick Galton Bridge station, which is approximately 1 km away. The postcode for the area is B66 1NZ. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Canal Bridge, Chance's Glassworks (Approximately 160 Metres West Of Spon Lane South) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1214811). 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 SANDWELL MB BIRMINGHAM CANAL SP 08 NW Birmingham Level, Smethwick 9/11 Canal Bridge, Chance's Glassworks 21.7.78 (approx 160m west of Spon Lane South) GV II Bridge. Mid-C19. Brick with sandstone coping and iron railings. Single low segmental arch. End piers linked by broad brick band. The bridge spans Telford's New Main Line, which was built in a cutting on the Birmingham Level and was opened in 1828. It carries a roadway which formerly linked the northern part of Chance's Glassworks (qv) with buildings to the south of the canal and which passes under the adjacent railway bridge (qv). Listing NGR: SP0051589719 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 219210 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Top Lock, Spon Lane Locks is a historic listed building located on the Birmingham Canal, part of the Wolverhampton Level. It features a flight of three locks with an attached footbridge, showcasing architectural elements from the late 18th century.
Place summary
Canal Bridge, Chance's Glassworks is a Grade II listed bridge located approximately 160 metres west of Spon Lane South in Birmingham Canal, within the West Midlands. It is situated in an unparished area of Sandwell and serves as a notable feature of the local industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5054, -1.9938
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- B66 1NZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Smethwick
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Galton Bridge — 1 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26509706 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canal Bridge, Chance's Glassworks (Approximately 160 Metres West Of Spon Lane South) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level?
- Canal Bridge, Chance's Glassworks (Approximately 160 Metres West Of Spon Lane South) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B66 1NZ), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Canal Bridge, Chance's Glassworks (Approximately 160 Metres West Of Spon Lane South) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level?
- Canal Bridge, Chance's Glassworks (Approximately 160 Metres West Of Spon Lane South) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom
- How do I get to Canal Bridge, Chance's Glassworks (Approximately 160 Metres West Of Spon Lane South) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Galton Bridge, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode B66 1NZ.
- Is Canal Bridge, Chance's Glassworks (Approximately 160 Metres West Of Spon Lane South) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level a listed building?
- Canal Bridge, Chance's Glassworks (Approximately 160 Metres West Of Spon Lane South) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Canal Bridge, Chance's Glassworks (Approximately 160 Metres West Of Spon Lane South) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level free to visit?
- Yes, Canal Bridge, Chance's Glassworks (Approximately 160 Metres West Of Spon Lane South) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level is free to enter.
- How do I get to Canal Bridge, Chance's Glassworks (Approximately 160 Metres West Of Spon Lane South) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Galton Bridge, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B66 1NZ.