Historic bridges · North Wales
Pollett's Bridge
In or near Bagley.
Pollett's Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Dr Neil Clifton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gobowen · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Pollett's Bridge, the nearest railway station is Gobowen, located 4.6 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is SY11 4NU.
About
Pollett's Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1054193). 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 WHITTINGTON C.P. SJ 33 SW 5/133 SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL (Llangollen Branch) Pollett's Bridge II Canal roving bridge. Circa 1801 with minor later alterations on William Jessop's and Thomas Telford's Ellesmere Canal. Painted brick with ceramic and brick coping ramped down to towpath approaches on east side and terminating in corner piers on west side. Elliptical arch with string course and round-headed recess on west side. This section of the former Ellesmere Canal was completed circa 1801. The Ellesmere Canal Company amalgamated with the Chester Canal Company in 1813 and became part of the Shropshire Union in 1846. The asset was previously listed twice also under the parish of Ellesmere Rural at List entry 1176962. This entry was removed from the List on 2 October 2017. This entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 2 October 2017. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 255849 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pollett's Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North Wales. It is noted for its historical significance and architectural features. The bridge contributes to the region's cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8878, -2.9694
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Whittington
- Postcode
- SY11 4NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Gobowen — 4.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26305871 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pollett's Bridge?
- Pollett's Bridge is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY11 4NU), in the parish of Whittington.
- What is Pollett's Bridge?
- Pollett's Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pollett's Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Gobowen, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY11 4NU.
- Is Pollett's Bridge a listed building?
- Pollett's Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Pollett's Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Pollett's Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pollett's Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Gobowen, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY11 4NU.