Historic bridges · West Midlands
Mildenham Bridge
In or near Grimley.
Mildenham 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
- Droitwich Spa · 4.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Mildenham Bridge is located in Worcestershire, with the postcode WR3 7SA. The nearest railway station is Droitwich Spa, which is 4.8 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Mildenham 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 1172780). 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 SO 86 SE NORTH CLAINES CP DROITWICH BARGE CANAL 4/52 Mildenham Bridge - GV II Lock tail bridge. c1771 by James Brindley. Handmade brick in English bond with sandstone dressings and some mid-C20 brick repairs. Elliptical arch, about 14 feet wide at base, with sandstone course above arch on both sides; curved parapet splayed at ends with repaired sandstone copings; lower parapet strengthened by upright metal tie-bar. The Droitwich Barge Canal is a broad gauge canal linking Droitwich with the River Severn. James Brindley acted as consultant engineer throughout its construction and it was completed in 1771. It was built to provide a reliable transport system for the salt industry and was worked by specially developed "wich" barges. It was under- going restoration at time of survey (September 1984) by the Droitwich Canals Trust. The bridge forms a group with Mildenham Lock (qv) immediately east of the bridge. (Droitwich Canals Trust Ltd : A Guide to the Droitwich Canals). Listing NGR: SO8533860673 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 147946 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mildenham 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
- 52.2440, -2.2162
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wychavon
- Parish
- North Claines
- Postcode
- WR3 7SA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Droitwich and Evesham
- Nearest railway station
- Droitwich Spa — 4.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26467550 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mildenham Bridge?
- Mildenham Bridge is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR3 7SA), in the parish of North Claines.
- What is Mildenham Bridge?
- Mildenham Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mildenham Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Droitwich Spa, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR3 7SA.
- Is Mildenham Bridge a listed building?
- Mildenham Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Mildenham Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Mildenham Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mildenham Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Droitwich Spa, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR3 7SA.