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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · West Midlands

Canal Bridge Number 52

In or near Wilmcote.

Free admission

Canal Bridge Number 52 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Towpath along the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal - geograph.org.uk - 4723526

Mat Fascione — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Wootton Wawen · 1.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Canal Bridge Number 52 in the West Midlands, the nearest railway station is Wootton Wawen, which is 1.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is B95 6EU. Entry to the bridge is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Canal Bridge Number 52 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1382217). 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 WOOTTON WAWEN SP16SE SOUTH STRATFORD CANAL 1457-1/5/152 Canal Bridge No.52 04/01/90 II Split bridge. c1812-1816 with later additions and restorations, including concrete covering to decks. Brick abutments and walls with ashlar 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, much coping to north-west wall now missing. 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 from the British Waterways Board in 1960. The National Trust obtained the freehold c1964. Listing NGR: SP1617763286 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 482583 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Place summary

Canal Bridge Number 52 is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is part of the region's extensive canal network, reflecting the area’s industrial heritage. The bridge is notable for its historical significance and architectural features.

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

Coordinates
52.2675, -1.7644
County
Warwickshire
Parish
Wootton Wawen
Postcode
B95 6EU
Parliamentary constituency
Stratford-on-Avon
Nearest railway station
Wootton Wawen1.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Canal Bridge Number 52?
Canal Bridge Number 52 is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B95 6EU), in the parish of Wootton Wawen.
What is Canal Bridge Number 52?
Canal Bridge Number 52 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Canal Bridge Number 52?
The nearest railway station is Wootton Wawen, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode B95 6EU.
Is Canal Bridge Number 52 a listed building?
Canal Bridge Number 52 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Canal Bridge Number 52 free to visit?
Yes, Canal Bridge Number 52 is free to enter.
How do I get to Canal Bridge Number 52?
The nearest railway station is Wootton Wawen, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B95 6EU.