Historic bridges · West Midlands
Coventry Canal Bridge Number 68
In or near Seckington.
Coventry Canal Bridge Number 68 — 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
- Tamworth · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Coventry Canal Bridge Number 68, the nearest railway station is Tamworth, located 1.6 km away. The postcode for the bridge is B77 3DE, and entry is free.
About
Coventry Canal Bridge Number 68 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1208044). 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 TAMWORTH SK20SW COVENTRY CANAL, Amington 670-1/4/10 Bridge No 68 25/11/91 GV II Canal bridge. 1785-90 with mid C19 coping. Thomas Sheasby, engineer. Brick. Segmental arch; parapets with stone-coped end piers and rounded brick coping; numbered plate to each side. One of a series of bridges on the Coventry canal. (Canals of the British Isles: Hadfield C: Canals of the East Midlands: London: 1966-: P.23-24; Inland Waterways Histories: Broadbridge SR: Birmingham Canal Navigations Vol I: 1768-1846: London: 1974-: P.41-45). Listing NGR: SK2292504283 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 386478 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Coventry Canal Bridge Number 68 is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is part of the historic Coventry Canal, which played a significant role in the region's industrial development. The bridge exemplifies the engineering and architectural styles of its era.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6358, -1.6627
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Tamworth
- Parish
- Tamworth, unparished area
- Postcode
- B77 3DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tamworth
- Nearest railway station
- Tamworth — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26503145 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coventry Canal Bridge Number 68?
- Coventry Canal Bridge Number 68 is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B77 3DE), in the parish of Tamworth, unparished area.
- What is Coventry Canal Bridge Number 68?
- Coventry Canal Bridge Number 68 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Coventry Canal Bridge Number 68?
- The nearest railway station is Tamworth, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode B77 3DE.
- Is Coventry Canal Bridge Number 68 a listed building?
- Coventry Canal Bridge Number 68 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Coventry Canal Bridge Number 68 free to visit?
- Yes, Coventry Canal Bridge Number 68 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Coventry Canal Bridge Number 68?
- The nearest railway station is Tamworth, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B77 3DE.