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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · South East England

Number 61 Turnover Bridge

In or near Newton Burgoland.

Free admission

Number 61 Turnover Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Ashby Canal viewed from Turnover Bridge No 61 - geograph.org.uk - 5184168

Mat Fascione — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Shackerstone · 4.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Number 61 Turnover Bridge in North West Leicestershire, the nearest railway station is Shackerstone, located 4.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DE12 7DD, and entry to the bridge is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Number 61 Turnover 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 1178057). 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 SNARESTONE ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH CANAL SK 30 NW 6/76 No. 61 Turnover Bridge GV II Canal bridge of early C19, partly rebuilt. Original bridge probably of coursed rubble. Now part of arch, parapet and coping of stone, otherwise red and blue brick rebuilding. A turnover bridge, ramps mostly surviving, No. 61 on Ashby de la Zouch Canal. Forms a canal group with No. 60 bridge and Snarestone Pumping Station. Listing NGR: SK3448609841 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 187968 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ashby Canal SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Number 61 Turnover Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its distinctive design and historical significance within the region's transport infrastructure.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.6852, -1.4913
County
Leicestershire
Parish
Snarestone
Postcode
DE12 7DD
Parliamentary constituency
Hinckley and Bosworth
Nearest railway station
Shackerstone4.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Number 61 Turnover Bridge?
Number 61 Turnover Bridge is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE12 7DD), in the parish of Snarestone.
What is Number 61 Turnover Bridge?
Number 61 Turnover Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Number 61 Turnover Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Shackerstone, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE12 7DD.
Is Number 61 Turnover Bridge a listed building?
Number 61 Turnover Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Number 61 Turnover Bridge a protected site?
Yes — Number 61 Turnover Bridge is part of the Ashby Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Number 61 Turnover Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Number 61 Turnover Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Number 61 Turnover Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Shackerstone, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE12 7DD.