Canal locks · West Midlands
Roving bridge and lock called Newport Lock 255m south east of Wrekin View Farm
In or near Newport, Shropshire.
Roving bridge and lock called Newport Lock 255m south east of Wrekin View Farm — bridge in Newport, Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Oakengates · 9.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Newport Lock, you can take the train to Oakengates station, which is approximately 9.8 km away. The postcode for the area is TF10 7JA, and entry to the lock is free.
About
Roving bridge and lock called Newport Lock 255m south east of Wrekin View Farm is a place of interest in the West Midlands. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the The Wrekin parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Oakengates, about 9.8 km away. Postcode area TF10.
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Heritage listing
Details The monument includes a roving bridge and lock situated in the valley and on the southern side of the Strine Brook and forming part of the Shropshire Union Canal Newport Branch. Both the roving bridge and lock survive as stone-built structures on an accessible section of the canal. A roving bridge allowed horses to cross the canal in order to use the alternative tow path. This example is regarded as one of the best on the canal system and possibly the best in the West Midlands. It was built in 1835-6. A lock enabled travel by barge up and down inclines by adjusting the height of the water. Sources: PastScape 1044688 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: WK 221 Legacy System: RSM - OCN
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Newport Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Newport Lock is a lock located 255 metres southeast of Wrekin View Farm in Newport, within the West Midlands. It is designated as a scheduled monument and lies within the Newport Canal Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
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- Coordinates
- 52.7713, -2.3819
- District
- Telford and Wrekin
- Parish
- Newport
- Postcode
- TF10 7JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- The Wrekin
- Nearest railway station
- Oakengates — 9.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17646477 (CC0)
- commons: Roving bridge on the former Newport Canal (geograph 6852351).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roving bridge and lock called Newport Lock 255m south east of Wrekin View Farm?
- Roving bridge and lock called Newport Lock 255m south east of Wrekin View Farm is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode TF10 7JA), in the parish of Newport.
- What is Roving bridge and lock called Newport Lock 255m south east of Wrekin View Farm?
- Roving bridge and lock called Newport Lock 255m south east of Wrekin View Farm — bridge in Newport, Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Roving bridge and lock called Newport Lock 255m south east of Wrekin View Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Oakengates, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TF10 7JA.
- Is Roving bridge and lock called Newport Lock 255m south east of Wrekin View Farm a listed building?
- Roving bridge and lock called Newport Lock 255m south east of Wrekin View Farm is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Roving bridge and lock called Newport Lock 255m south east of Wrekin View Farm a protected site?
- Yes — Roving bridge and lock called Newport Lock 255m south east of Wrekin View Farm is part of the Newport Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Roving bridge and lock called Newport Lock 255m south east of Wrekin View Farm free to visit?
- Yes, Roving bridge and lock called Newport Lock 255m south east of Wrekin View Farm is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roving bridge and lock called Newport Lock 255m south east of Wrekin View Farm?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TF10 7JA. It sits within the The Wrekin parliamentary constituency.