Historic bridges · West Midlands
Roving Bridge Over Worcester And Birmingham Canal At Junction With The Stratford On Avon Canal
In or near Wythall.
Roving Bridge Over Worcester And Birmingham Canal At Junction With The Stratford On Avon Canal — 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
- Kings Norton · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Roving Bridge over the Worcester and Birmingham Canal at the junction with the Stratford on Avon Canal, the nearest railway station is Kings Norton, located 0.7 km away. The postcode for the area is B30 3LL. Entry to the site is free.
About
Roving Bridge Over Worcester And Birmingham Canal At Junction With The Stratford On Avon Canal is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1076291). 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 LIFFORD LANE 1. 5104 Kings Norton B30 Roving Bridge over Worcester and Birmingham Canal at junction with the Stratford on Avon Canal SP 07 NE 17/4 II GV 2. Circa 1794-1802 brick built broad elliptical arched jump back roving bridge with saddle back stone copings to parapets. Swept brick abutments. Listing NGR: SP0535379389 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 217365 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Roving Bridge over the Worcester and Birmingham Canal at its junction with the Stratford on Avon Canal is located in the West Midlands, within Birmingham's unparished area. This Grade II listed building is notable for its unique design, facilitating the movement of horse-drawn boats across the canals.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4125, -1.9227
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B30 3LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Northfield
- Nearest railway station
- Kings Norton — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26340857 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roving Bridge Over Worcester And Birmingham Canal At Junction With The Stratford On Avon Canal?
- Roving Bridge Over Worcester And Birmingham Canal At Junction With The Stratford On Avon Canal is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B30 3LL), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is Roving Bridge Over Worcester And Birmingham Canal At Junction With The Stratford On Avon Canal?
- Roving Bridge Over Worcester And Birmingham Canal At Junction With The Stratford On Avon Canal — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Roving Bridge Over Worcester And Birmingham Canal At Junction With The Stratford On Avon Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Kings Norton, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode B30 3LL.
- Is Roving Bridge Over Worcester And Birmingham Canal At Junction With The Stratford On Avon Canal a listed building?
- Roving Bridge Over Worcester And Birmingham Canal At Junction With The Stratford On Avon Canal is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Roving Bridge Over Worcester And Birmingham Canal At Junction With The Stratford On Avon Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Roving Bridge Over Worcester And Birmingham Canal At Junction With The Stratford On Avon Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roving Bridge Over Worcester And Birmingham Canal At Junction With The Stratford On Avon Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Kings Norton, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B30 3LL.