Historic bridges · West Midlands
Oldforge Bridge
In or near Coalport.
Oldforge 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
- Shifnal · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Oldforge Bridge in Shropshire, the nearest railway station is Shifnal, located 4.3 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Oldforge 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 1176312). 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 SHIFNAL C.P. SJ 70 SE 9/1 HINNINGTON ROAD Oldforge Bridge II Causeway and bridge. Early C19. Sandstone ashlar. Approximately 65 metres long. Round arch over the Wesley Brook to South, two smaller segmental flood arches with flanking buttresses to North, parapet string, coped parapet, and square end piers. The asset was previously listed twice also at List entry 1273721. That entry was removed from the List on 28 February 2017. This entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 28 February 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 255257 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Oldforge Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is recognised for its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6278, -2.3662
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Ryton
- Postcode
- TF11 9JS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Shifnal — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26470844 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oldforge Bridge?
- Oldforge Bridge is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode TF11 9JS), in the parish of Ryton.
- What is Oldforge Bridge?
- Oldforge Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oldforge Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Shifnal, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode TF11 9JS.
- Is Oldforge Bridge a listed building?
- Oldforge Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Oldforge Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Oldforge Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Oldforge Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Shifnal, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TF11 9JS.