Historic bridges · West Midlands
Perry Barr Locks Bridge
In or near Birmingham.
Perry Barr Locks 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
- Hamstead · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Perry Barr Locks Bridge is located in Birmingham, postcode B42 2LS. The nearest railway station is Hamstead, which is 1.2 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Perry Barr Locks 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 1234157). 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 The following Building shall be added:- TAME VALLEY CANAL SP 09 SE Perry Barr Locks B44 997/3/34 Perry Barr Locks Bridge GV II Footbridge over canal. 1841-4. Prefabricated cast iron girder bridge, with cast iron girder parapets pierced to form a regular pattern of St Andrew's crosses in rectangles. Slightly cambered deck. Brick piers and abutments with stone copings. Listing NGR: SP0606692756 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 409962 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Perry Barr Locks Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit, contributing to the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5326, -1.9120
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B42 2LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Perry Barr
- Established
- 1840
- Nearest railway station
- Hamstead — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26527577 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Perry Barr Locks Bridge?
- Perry Barr Locks Bridge is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B42 2LS), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is Perry Barr Locks Bridge?
- Perry Barr Locks Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Perry Barr Locks Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Hamstead, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode B42 2LS.
- When was Perry Barr Locks Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1840.
- Is Perry Barr Locks Bridge a listed building?
- Perry Barr Locks Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Perry Barr Locks Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Perry Barr Locks Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Perry Barr Locks Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Hamstead, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B42 2LS.