Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Morris' Bridge
In or near Prees.
Shropshire Union Canal Morris' 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 · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Morris' Bridge on the Shropshire Union Canal, the nearest railway station is Prees, located 4.6 km away. The postcode for navigation is SY13 2RT, and entry is free.
About
Shropshire Union Canal Morris' Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1237314). 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 NE CANAL 1/205 Morris' Bridge - - II Canal lift bridge. Probably c.1800 with later repairs on William Jessop's and Thomas Telford's Ellesmere Canal. Wooden bascule bridge operated by counterweight and chain system. The section of the former Ellesmere Canal between Welsh Frankton and Tilstock Park, on which Morris' Bridge 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) p.331. Listing NGR: SJ4935435394 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 428418 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
- National Nature Reserve: FENN'S, WHIXALL & BETTISFIELD MOSSES
- Ramsar wetland: Midland Meres & Mosses Phase 2
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shropshire Union Canal Morris' Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North Wales. It serves as a notable structure over the Shropshire Union Canal, reflecting the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9136, -2.7546
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Whixall
- Postcode
- SY13 2RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Prees — 4.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26530465 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shropshire Union Canal Morris' Bridge?
- Shropshire Union Canal Morris' Bridge is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY13 2RT), in the parish of Whixall.
- What is Shropshire Union Canal Morris' Bridge?
- Shropshire Union Canal Morris' Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal Morris' Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Prees, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY13 2RT.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Morris' Bridge a listed building?
- Shropshire Union Canal Morris' Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Morris' Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Shropshire Union Canal Morris' Bridge is part of the Fenn's, Whixall, Bettisfield, Wem & Cadney Mosses SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the FENN'S, WHIXALL & BETTISFIELD MOSSES National Nature Reserve.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Morris' Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Shropshire Union Canal Morris' Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal Morris' Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Prees, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY13 2RT.