Historic bridges · North Wales
Chirkbank Bridge (Bridge Number 21)
In or near Ruabon.
Chirkbank Bridge (Bridge Number 21) — 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
- Chirk · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Chirkbank Bridge, the nearest railway station is Chirk, located 1.1 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Chirkbank Bridge (Bridge Number 21) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1367369). 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 WEST0N RHYN C.P. SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL SJ 23 NE 1/107 Chirkbank Bridge (Bridge No. 21) II Canal bridge. Circa 1800 on William Jessop's and Thomas Telford's Ellesmere Canal. Uncoursed limestone rubble abutments with ashlar string course and parapet. Cambered arch with stone lintel and projecting keystone has cast-iron ribs to soffit; retangular corner piers with shallow pyramidal capping. Cast-iron plate numbered "21" on east side. This section of the Ellesmere Canal was opended in 1801 to link Chirk with Welsh Frankton. Charles Hadfield, Canals of the West Midlands (3rd edn. 1985) p.173 A. Black- wall, Historic Bridges of Shropshire (1985) pp. 58-9. Listing NGR: SJ2920337119 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 255821 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chirkbank Bridge (Bridge Number 21) is a Grade II listed bridge located in North Wales. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features that reflect the era of its construction.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9268, -3.0546
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Weston Rhyn
- Postcode
- LL14 5DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Chirk — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26648881 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chirkbank Bridge (Bridge Number 21)?
- Chirkbank Bridge (Bridge Number 21) is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL14 5DD), in the parish of Weston Rhyn.
- What is Chirkbank Bridge (Bridge Number 21)?
- Chirkbank Bridge (Bridge Number 21) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chirkbank Bridge (Bridge Number 21)?
- The nearest railway station is Chirk, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL14 5DD.
- Is Chirkbank Bridge (Bridge Number 21) a listed building?
- Chirkbank Bridge (Bridge Number 21) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Chirkbank Bridge (Bridge Number 21) a protected site?
- Yes — Chirkbank Bridge (Bridge Number 21) is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Chirkbank Bridge (Bridge Number 21) free to visit?
- Yes, Chirkbank Bridge (Bridge Number 21) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chirkbank Bridge (Bridge Number 21)?
- The nearest railway station is Chirk, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL14 5DD.