Historic bridges · West Midlands
Gower Branch Turnover Bridge
In or near Birmingham.
Gower Branch Turnover Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
Christine Johnstone — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Sandwell and Dudley · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gower Branch Turnover Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.5176°, -2.0292°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
The Gower Branch Turnover Bridge is a listed building located over the Gower Branch of the Birmingham Canal. Built in 1855, it features a cast iron structure with brick abutments and a distinctive lattice pattern on its sides.
Place summary
The Gower Branch Turnover Bridge is a bridge located in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Sandwell. It is notable for its engineering design and functionality, serving as a turnover bridge on the Gower Branch of the canal system.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5176, -2.0292
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- B70 9AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Bromwich
- Nearest railway station
- Sandwell and Dudley — 1.5 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w1478664134 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gower Branch Turnover Bridge?
- Gower Branch Turnover Bridge is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B70 9AY), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Gower Branch Turnover Bridge?
- Gower Branch Turnover Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gower Branch Turnover Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Sandwell and Dudley, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode B70 9AY.
- Is Gower Branch Turnover Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Gower Branch Turnover Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gower Branch Turnover Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Sandwell and Dudley, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B70 9AY.