Historic bridges Β· West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Dirty Lane Bridge (Number 20) At Sj 853 131
In or near Church Eaton.
Shropshire Union Canal Dirty Lane Bridge (Number 20) At Sj 853 131 β Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 minβ30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Penkridge Β· 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Shropshire Union Canal Dirty Lane Bridge, the nearest railway station is Penkridge, located 6.7 km away. The postcode for the area is ST19 9PW, which you can use for sat-nav. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Shropshire Union Canal Dirty Lane Bridge (Number 20) At Sj 853 131 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1039237). 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 81 SE LAPLEY SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL 473/5/111 Dirty Lane Bridge (No.20) at SJ 853131 II Accommodation bridge. c1830-33. Telford design. Brick, with stone band and copings. Single elliptical arch, solid parapet and pier. Oval iron number-plate on south side. 2 iron rope fenders. Brick towpath coping beneath bridge. Listing NGR: SJ8536113169 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 271646 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shropshire Union Canal Dirty Lane Bridge (Number 20) is located in Staffordshire, within the parish of Lapley, Stretton and Wheaton Aston. This Grade II listed building is a notable structure along the canal, reflecting the area's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7160, -2.2181
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- South Staffordshire
- Parish
- Lapley, Stretton and Wheaton Aston
- Postcode
- ST19 9PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
- Nearest railway station
- Penkridge β 6.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26291027 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shropshire Union Canal Dirty Lane Bridge (Number 20) At Sj 853 131?
- Shropshire Union Canal Dirty Lane Bridge (Number 20) At Sj 853 131 is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST19 9PW), in the parish of Lapley, Stretton and Wheaton Aston.
- What is Shropshire Union Canal Dirty Lane Bridge (Number 20) At Sj 853 131?
- Shropshire Union Canal Dirty Lane Bridge (Number 20) At Sj 853 131 β Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal Dirty Lane Bridge (Number 20) At Sj 853 131?
- The nearest railway station is Penkridge, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST19 9PW.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Dirty Lane Bridge (Number 20) At Sj 853 131 a listed building?
- Shropshire Union Canal Dirty Lane Bridge (Number 20) At Sj 853 131 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Dirty Lane Bridge (Number 20) At Sj 853 131 free to visit?
- Yes, Shropshire Union Canal Dirty Lane Bridge (Number 20) At Sj 853 131 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal Dirty Lane Bridge (Number 20) At Sj 853 131?
- The nearest railway station is Penkridge, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST19 9PW.