Historic bridges · North Wales
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 79
In or near Llanyblodwel.
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 79 — 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
- Weston Wharf · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 79, the nearest railway station is Weston Wharf, which is 3 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is SY10 8JB.
About
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 79 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1367343). 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 SJ 32 NW OSWESTRY RURAL C.P. SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL Maesbury Marsh 6/209 Bridge No. 79 - GV II Canal bridge. circa 1796. By William Jessop and Thomas Telford, engineers. Red brick with coped parapet. Segmental arch with string course and corner piers. This section of the Ellesmere Canal, opened in 1796 to link with the Montgomeryshire Canal at Carreghofa, became part of the Shropshire Union in 1846. Charles Hadfield, The Canals of the West Midlands (1966) pp. 169-70. Listing NGR: SJ3136925008 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 255687 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 79 is a Grade II listed bridge located in North Wales. It is part of the Shropshire Union Canal, which is known for its engineering significance and historical importance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8182, -3.0198
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Oswestry Rural
- Postcode
- SY10 8JB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Weston Wharf — 3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26648857 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 79?
- Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 79 is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY10 8JB), in the parish of Oswestry Rural.
- What is Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 79?
- Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 79 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 79?
- The nearest railway station is Weston Wharf, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY10 8JB.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 79 a listed building?
- Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 79 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 79 free to visit?
- Yes, Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 79 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal Bridge Number 79?
- The nearest railway station is Weston Wharf, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY10 8JB.