Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Boodles Bridge
In or near Prees.
Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Boodles Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Dave Croker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Prees · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Boodles Bridge on the Edstaston Branch of the Shropshire Union Canal, the nearest railway station is Prees, located 3.9 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is SY13 2QP, and entry is free.
About
Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Boodles Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1237348). 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 WHIXALL C.P. SHROPSHIRE UNION SJ 43 SE CANAL (Edstaston Branch) 5/210 Boodles Bridge - - II Canal bridge. Circa 1800-06 on the Prees branch of William Jessop's and Thomas Telford's Ellesmere Canal. Red brick with minor engineering brick patching; coped stone parapet. Single elliptical arch with keybricks, string course, parapet and corner piers. The Prees Branch was originally intended to reach Prees Higher Heath but by 1806 had only got as far as Quina Brook, near Edstaston, where it was decided to terminate it. The Ellesmere Canal Company amalgamated with the Chester Canal Company in 1813 and became part of the Shropshire Union in 1846. Charles Hadfield, Canals of the West Midlands (3rd edn. 1985) pp.177-8, 331. Listing NGR: SJ4975833726 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 428423 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Prees Branch Canal SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Boodles Bridge is a Grade II listed canal bridge located on the Edstaston Branch of the Shropshire Union Canal in Whixall, North Wales. It serves as a significant structural feature within the canal system, highlighting the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8986, -2.7483
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Whixall
- Postcode
- SY13 2QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Prees — 3.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26530497 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Boodles Bridge?
- Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Boodles Bridge is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY13 2QP), in the parish of Whixall.
- What is Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Boodles Bridge?
- Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Boodles Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Boodles Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Prees, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY13 2QP.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Boodles Bridge a listed building?
- Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Boodles Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Boodles Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Boodles Bridge is part of the Prees Branch Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Boodles Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Boodles Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Boodles Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Prees, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY13 2QP.