Historic bridges · West Midlands
Hug Bridge
In or near Heaton.
Hug 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
- Hunthouse Wood · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hug Bridge, the nearest railway station is Hunthouse Wood, located 4.1 km away. The postcode for navigation is SK11 0RS, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Hug 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 1313053). 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 SJ 96 SW 3/11 BOSLEY C.P. LEEK ROAD Hug Bridge II Roadbridge over River Dane, of early C19 character, in red ashlar sandstone. One broad segmental arch, with plain rectangular band backing voussoirs. Originally half its present width, the bridge is now 2 contiguous structures of identical character tied together with rods and circular plates of cast iron. Buttresses to south abutment terminate in plain semi-circular pilasters to parapets. Two massive low buttresses against east side of abutment. Listing NGR: SJ 93062 63583 The asset was previously listed twice also under List entry 1191375. This entry was removed from the List on 30 September 2015. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 58122 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hug Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is recognised for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1693, -2.1052
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Parish
- Rushton
- Postcode
- SK11 0RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Staffordshire Moorlands
- Nearest railway station
- Hunthouse Wood — 4.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26599513 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hug Bridge?
- Hug Bridge is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode SK11 0RS), in the parish of Rushton.
- What is Hug Bridge?
- Hug Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hug Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Hunthouse Wood, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SK11 0RS.
- Is Hug Bridge a listed building?
- Hug Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Hug Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Hug Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hug Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Hunthouse Wood, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SK11 0RS.