Historic bridges · West Midlands
Drayton Swivel Bridge
In or near Middleton.
Drayton Swivel Bridge — 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
- Wilnecote · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
You can visit Drayton Swivel Bridge, located in Lichfield, Staffordshire, using the postcode B78 3FF for sat-nav directions. The nearest railway station is Wilnecote, which is 1.9 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Drayton Swivel Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1038819). 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 SK 1800-1900 DRAYTON BASSETT C.P. BIRMINGHAM AND FAZELEY CANAL 14/17 Drayton Swivel - Bridge GV II Swivel bridge. Late C18. Cast iron mountings and hand rail, wooden floor, and stone surround. Low flat bridge spanning the canal. The Minworth to Fazely branch of the Birmingham and Fazeley canal, which Drayton Swivel Bridge serves, was completed in 1789, the contractor was John Pinkerton. S. R. Broadbridge, The Birmingham Canal Navigations, Vol. I 1768-1846 (1974) pp.38-45. Listing NGR: SK1997100808 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 272769 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Drayton Swivel Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its unique swivel design, which allows it to rotate to accommodate boat traffic.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6047, -1.7065
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Lichfield
- Parish
- Drayton Bassett
- Postcode
- B78 3FF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tamworth
- Nearest railway station
- Wilnecote — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26290596 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drayton Swivel Bridge?
- Drayton Swivel Bridge is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B78 3FF), in the parish of Drayton Bassett.
- What is Drayton Swivel Bridge?
- Drayton Swivel Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Drayton Swivel Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Wilnecote, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode B78 3FF.
- Is Drayton Swivel Bridge a listed building?
- Drayton Swivel Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Drayton Swivel Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Drayton Swivel Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Drayton Swivel Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Wilnecote, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B78 3FF.