Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Number 11 (Giffard's Cross Bridge)
In or near Albrighton.
Shropshire Union Canal Number 11 (Giffard's Cross Bridge) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Christopher Hilton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Codsall · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Shropshire Union Canal Number 11 (Giffard's Cross Bridge), the nearest railway station is Codsall, located 5.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is ST19 9DF, and entry is free.
About
Shropshire Union Canal Number 11 (Giffard's Cross Bridge) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1374011). 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 BREWOOD C.P. SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL SJ 80 NE 13/93 No. 11 (Giffard's Cross Bridge) - II Road bridge over canal. c1830. Engineer Thomas Telford. Painted brick. Single stilted round arch; band to coped parapet. Listing NGR: SJ8853908019 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 271404 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shropshire Union Canal Number 11, known as Giffard's Cross Bridge, is located in the West Midlands, within Staffordshire's parish of Brewood and Coven. This Grade II listed bridge is a notable structure along the canal, reflecting the area's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6698, -2.1709
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- South Staffordshire
- Parish
- Brewood and Coven
- Postcode
- ST19 9DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
- Nearest railway station
- Codsall — 5.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26654923 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shropshire Union Canal Number 11 (Giffard's Cross Bridge)?
- Shropshire Union Canal Number 11 (Giffard's Cross Bridge) is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST19 9DF), in the parish of Brewood and Coven.
- What is Shropshire Union Canal Number 11 (Giffard's Cross Bridge)?
- Shropshire Union Canal Number 11 (Giffard's Cross Bridge) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal Number 11 (Giffard's Cross Bridge)?
- The nearest railway station is Codsall, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST19 9DF.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Number 11 (Giffard's Cross Bridge) a listed building?
- Shropshire Union Canal Number 11 (Giffard's Cross Bridge) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Number 11 (Giffard's Cross Bridge) free to visit?
- Yes, Shropshire Union Canal Number 11 (Giffard's Cross Bridge) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal Number 11 (Giffard's Cross Bridge)?
- The nearest railway station is Codsall, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST19 9DF.