Historic bridges · West Midlands
Holdiford Bridge (Over River Sow)
In or near Tixall.
Holdiford Bridge (Over River Sow) — 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
- Stafford · 5.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Holdiford Bridge is located in Stafford, Staffordshire, with the postcode ST17 0UX. The nearest railway station is Stafford, which is 5.8 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Holdiford Bridge (Over River Sow) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1258302). 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 TIXALL 1. 2385 Holdiford Bridge SJ 92 SE 19/9 (over River Sow) 15.1.68. II 2. Probably late C18. Ashlar and of 3 spans with segmental arches, the central higher than others. Moulded stringcourse on both sides. Listing NGR: SJ9750521559 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 444737 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cannock Chase
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Holdiford Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located over the River Sow in the West Midlands. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical importance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7916, -2.0384
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Stafford
- Parish
- Berkswich
- Postcode
- ST17 0UX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
- Nearest railway station
- Stafford — 5.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26549551 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holdiford Bridge (Over River Sow)?
- Holdiford Bridge (Over River Sow) is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST17 0UX), in the parish of Berkswich.
- What is Holdiford Bridge (Over River Sow)?
- Holdiford Bridge (Over River Sow) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Holdiford Bridge (Over River Sow)?
- The nearest railway station is Stafford, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST17 0UX.
- Is Holdiford Bridge (Over River Sow) a listed building?
- Holdiford Bridge (Over River Sow) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Holdiford Bridge (Over River Sow) a protected site?
- Yes — Holdiford Bridge (Over River Sow) is part of the Cannock Chase National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Holdiford Bridge (Over River Sow) free to visit?
- Yes, Holdiford Bridge (Over River Sow) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Holdiford Bridge (Over River Sow)?
- The nearest railway station is Stafford, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST17 0UX.