Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 43
In or near Prees.
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 43 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Prees · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 43, the nearest railway station is Prees, which is 3.7 km away. The postcode for navigation is SY13 2PA, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 43 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1237311). 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 53 NW CANAL 2/203 Bridge No. 43 - - II Canal bridge. Circa 1800 on William Jessop's and Thomas Telford's Ellesmere Canal. Red brick with some engineering brick patching; coped stone parapet. Single elliptical arch with keybricks, string course, parapet and corner piers. Retains cast-iron plate above arch on north side with bridge number "43" in raised lettering. The section of the former Ellesmere Canal between Welsh Frankton and Tilstock Park on which Bridge No. 43 is situated, was built between 1797 and 1804. 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, 331. Listing NGR: SJ5109336467 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 428416 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 43 is a bridge located in North Wales. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9234, -2.7289
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Whixall
- Postcode
- SY13 2PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Prees — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26530462 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 43?
- Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 43 is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY13 2PA), in the parish of Whixall.
- What is Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 43?
- Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 43 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 43?
- The nearest railway station is Prees, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY13 2PA.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 43 a listed building?
- Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 43 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 43 free to visit?
- Yes, Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 43 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 43?
- The nearest railway station is Prees, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY13 2PA.