Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Black Flat Bridge (Number 47) At Sj 741 271
In or near Adbaston.
Shropshire Union Canal Black Flat Bridge (Number 47) At Sj 741 271 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Roger D Kidd — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Shropshire Union Canal Black Flat Bridge (Number 47) At Sj 741 271 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1259089). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Details This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 13 October 2022 to correct a typo in the description and to reformat the text to current standards SJ 72 NW 603/4/16 ADBASTON SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL Black Flat Bridge (No. 47) at SJ 741 271 II Accommodation bridge. 1829-32. Telford design. Stone, with band and copings. Single elliptical arch with voussoirs. Slightly cambered solid parapet, and piers. Two iron rope fenders. Listing NGR: SJ7415227121 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 445741 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shropshire Union Canal Black Flat Bridge (Number 47) is located in Adbaston, Staffordshire, in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building is notable for its role in the canal's infrastructure.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.8410, -2.3852
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Stafford
- Parish
- Adbaston
- Postcode
- ST20 0QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stafford
Sources
- wikidata: Q26550242 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Shropshire Union Canal Knighton Bridge (Number 46) At Sj 745 269
Historic bridges · 0.4 km
Shropshire Union Canal Newport Road Bridge (Number 45) And Stop Gate At Sj 746 268
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 48 (Park Heath Bridge)
Historic bridges · 1.1 km
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 49 (Hazeldines Bridge)
Historic bridges · 1.4 km
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge No 50 (Soudley Bridge)
Historic bridges · 1.8 km
Shropshire Union Canal Shebdon Aqueduct At Sj 758 261
Aqueducts · 1.9 km
Batchacre Hall
Historic houses · 2.1 km
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 51 (New Brighton Bridge)
Historic bridges · 2.2 km
Adbaston
Towns & cities · 2.2 km
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 52 (Fox Bridge)
Historic bridges · 2.7 km
Cheswardine Castle Mound
Castles · 2.8 km
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 53 (Hallemans Bridge)
Historic bridges · 3.2 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Knighton Bridge (Number 46) At Sj 745 269
Shropshire Union Canal Knighton Bridge (Number 46) At Sj 745 269 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Newport Road Bridge (Number 45) And Stop Gate At Sj 746 268
Shropshire Union Canal Newport Road Bridge (Number 45) And Stop Gate At Sj 746 268 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 48 (Park Heath Bridge)
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 48 (Park Heath Bridge) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 49 (Hazeldines Bridge)
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 49 (Hazeldines Bridge) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge No 50 (Soudley Bridge)
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge No 50 (Soudley Bridge) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Aqueducts · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Shebdon Aqueduct At Sj 758 261
Shropshire Union Canal Shebdon Aqueduct At Sj 758 261 — aqueduct in High Offley, Stafford, Staffordshire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Shropshire Union Canal Black Flat Bridge (Number 47) At Sj 741 271
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Orchard Cottage Caravan Park
Orchard Cottage Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
White Caravan Park
White Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Stableford Caravan Park
Stableford Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Boothstone Park homes
Boothstone Park homes — a caravan park in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
Dun Cow Public House
Dun Cow Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Eagle Inn Public House
Eagle Inn Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Chains Public House
The Chains Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Shrewsbury Arms
Shrewsbury Arms in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7More bridges in this region
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Wolseley Bridge
Wolseley Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Bridge, Gatepiers, Walls And Ha Ha South Of Blithfield Hall
Bridge, Gatepiers, Walls And Ha Ha South Of Blithfield Hall — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Bridge Over River Swarbourn At West End Of Town Hill
Bridge Over River Swarbourn At West End Of Town Hill — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Viaduct over Trent and Mersey Canal at SK 0485 1780
Viaduct over Trent and Mersey Canal at SK 0485 1780 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shropshire Union Canal Black Flat Bridge (Number 47) At Sj 741 271?
- Shropshire Union Canal Black Flat Bridge (Number 47) At Sj 741 271 is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST20 0QH), in the parish of Adbaston.
- What is Shropshire Union Canal Black Flat Bridge (Number 47) At Sj 741 271?
- Shropshire Union Canal Black Flat Bridge (Number 47) At Sj 741 271 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal Black Flat Bridge (Number 47) At Sj 741 271?
- Drivers can use postcode ST20 0QH.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Black Flat Bridge (Number 47) At Sj 741 271 a listed building?
- Shropshire Union Canal Black Flat Bridge (Number 47) At Sj 741 271 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Black Flat Bridge (Number 47) At Sj 741 271 free to visit?
- Yes, Shropshire Union Canal Black Flat Bridge (Number 47) At Sj 741 271 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal Black Flat Bridge (Number 47) At Sj 741 271?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ST20 0QH. It sits within the Stafford parliamentary constituency.