Historic bridges · West Midlands
Canal Bridge Number 48
In or near Wilmcote.
Canal Bridge Number 48 — 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
- Henley-in-Arden · 2.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Canal Bridge Number 48, the nearest railway station is Henley-in-Arden, located 2.7 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for navigation is B95 5DZ.
About
Canal Bridge Number 48 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1382160). 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 PRESTON BAGOT SP16NE SOUTH STRATFORD CANAL 1457-1/2/95 Canal Bridge No.48 04/01/90 II Split bridge. c1812-1816, with later restorations. Brick abutments and walls with stone and concrete copings, cast-iron rails and decks. Abutments support 2 cantilevered decks with x-framed integral handrails and are split for tow ropes. Splayed parapet walls. The South Stratford Canal was constructed between 1793-1816 at a cost of »500,000. 13.5 miles of the canal from Kingswood Junction, Lapworth to Stratford-upon-Avon was leased by the National Trust in 1960 from the British Waterways Board for restoration. The National Trust acquired the freehold c1964. Listing NGR: SP1743265401 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 482526 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Canal Bridge Number 48 is a bridge located in the West Midlands. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2865, -1.7459
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Parish
- Preston Bagot
- Postcode
- B95 5DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Nearest railway station
- Henley-in-Arden — 2.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26662222 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Canal Bridge Number 48?
- Canal Bridge Number 48 is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B95 5DZ), in the parish of Preston Bagot.
- What is Canal Bridge Number 48?
- Canal Bridge Number 48 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Canal Bridge Number 48?
- The nearest railway station is Henley-in-Arden, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode B95 5DZ.
- Is Canal Bridge Number 48 a listed building?
- Canal Bridge Number 48 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Canal Bridge Number 48 free to visit?
- Yes, Canal Bridge Number 48 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Canal Bridge Number 48?
- The nearest railway station is Henley-in-Arden, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B95 5DZ.