Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Dobson's Bridge
In or near Prees.
Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Dobson's Bridge — 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 · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Dobson's Bridge on the Edstaston Branch of the Shropshire Union Canal, the nearest railway station is Prees, located 4.5 km away. The postcode for the area is SY13 2QL, and entry is free.
About
Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Dobson's Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1237207). 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) 5/209 Dobson's Bridge - - II Canal bridge. Circa 1800-06 on the Prees branch of William Jessop's and Thomas Telford's Ellesmere Canal. Red brick with some engineering brick patching to soffit of arch; 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. The section between Roving Bridge House (q.v.) and the claypits immediately to south of Dobson's Bridge remained in commercial use until c.1940. Charles Hadfield, Canals of the West Midlands (3rd edn. 1985) pp.177-8, 331. Listing NGR: SJ4922834253 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 428422 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Fenn's, Whixall, Bettisfield, Wem & Cadney Mosses SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Midland Meres & Mosses Phase 2
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Dobson's Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in Whixall, North Wales, postcode SY13. This structure is part of the extensive Shropshire Union Canal system, notable for its historical significance in British waterways.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9033, -2.7563
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Whixall
- Postcode
- SY13 2QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Prees — 4.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26530368 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Dobson's Bridge?
- Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Dobson's Bridge is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY13 2QL), in the parish of Whixall.
- What is Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Dobson's Bridge?
- Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Dobson's Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Dobson's Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Prees, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY13 2QL.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Dobson's Bridge a listed building?
- Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Dobson's Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Dobson's Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Dobson's Bridge is part of the Fenn's, Whixall, Bettisfield, Wem & Cadney Mosses SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Midland Meres & Mosses Phase 2 Ramsar wetland.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Dobson's Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Dobson's Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal (Edstaston Branch) Dobson's Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Prees, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY13 2QL.