Historic bridges · West Midlands
Salt Bridge (over Trent and Mersey Canal)
In or near Weston.
Salt Bridge (over Trent and Mersey 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
- Amerton Station · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Salt Bridge over the Trent and Mersey Canal, the nearest railway station is Amerton Station, located 3.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is ST18 0BT. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Salt Bridge (over Trent and Mersey 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 1258042). 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 In the entry for: SJ 92 NE SALT AND EANSON 17/2A Salt Bridge( over Trent and Mersey Canal) 15.1.68 II The entry shall be amended to read SJ 92 NE SALT AND ENSON TRENT AND MERSEY CANAL 17/2A Salt Bridge No 82 15.1.68 - II Canal road bridge. Probably of late C18 origins, rebuilt/expanded together with adjacent railway bridge. Red brick and brindled brick with ashlar parapet and dressings. Single span with towpath. Segmental headed arch. Stone springing stones, impost bands and arch rings on both sides. Remains of stone quoins to west off-side. Arch rings stepped outwards to east side. Recessed panel with surrounding band above arch to west side. Stone cornice above band of corbelled, brindled bricks on both sides. The Trent and Mersey Canal was built between 1766 and 1777 by James Brindley and Hugh Henshall. Charles Hadfield, The Canals of the West Midlands (1966) Jean Lindsay, The Trent and Mersey Canal (1979) ------------------------------------ SALT AND ENSON 1. 2385 Salt Bridge (over Trent and SJ 92 NE 17/2A Mersey Canal) 15.1.68. 2. Probably early C19. Ashlar and of 1 span with segmental arch, Plain parapets. Listing NGR: SJ9589228134 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 444158 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Salt Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located over the Trent and Mersey Canal in the West Midlands, within Staffordshire. It serves the parish of Salt and Enson and is notable for its historical significance in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8507, -2.0624
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Stafford
- Parish
- Salt and Enson
- Postcode
- ST18 0BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
- Nearest railway station
- Amerton Station — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26549335 (CC0)
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Sandon
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Salt Bridge (over Trent and Mersey Canal)?
- Salt Bridge (over Trent and Mersey Canal) is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST18 0BT), in the parish of Salt and Enson.
- What is Salt Bridge (over Trent and Mersey Canal)?
- Salt Bridge (over Trent and Mersey Canal) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Salt Bridge (over Trent and Mersey Canal)?
- The nearest railway station is Amerton Station, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST18 0BT.
- Is Salt Bridge (over Trent and Mersey Canal) a listed building?
- Salt Bridge (over Trent and Mersey Canal) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Salt Bridge (over Trent and Mersey Canal) free to visit?
- Yes, Salt Bridge (over Trent and Mersey Canal) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Salt Bridge (over Trent and Mersey Canal)?
- The nearest railway station is Amerton Station, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST18 0BT.