Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Number 15 (Eskew Bridge)
In or near Donington.
Shropshire Union Canal Number 15 (Eskew Bridge) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Roger Kidd — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Penkridge · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Shropshire Union Canal Number 15 (Eskew Bridge), the nearest railway station is Penkridge, located 6.1 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is ST19 9LX.
About
Shropshire Union Canal Number 15 (Eskew 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 1294989). 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 4/96 No, 15 (Eskew Bridge) - II Road bridge over canal, c1830. Engineer Thomas Telford. Brick with single toothed arch. Skew to canal. Band to plain parapet. Listing NGR: SJ8764809803 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 271407 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shropshire Union Canal Number 15, known as Eskew Bridge, is located in the West Midlands, within the parish of Brewood and Coven, Staffordshire. This Grade II listed building is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, contributing to the heritage of the canal network in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6858, -2.1842
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- South Staffordshire
- Parish
- Brewood and Coven
- Postcode
- ST19 9LX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
- Nearest railway station
- Penkridge — 6.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26582772 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shropshire Union Canal Number 15 (Eskew Bridge)?
- Shropshire Union Canal Number 15 (Eskew Bridge) is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST19 9LX), in the parish of Brewood and Coven.
- What is Shropshire Union Canal Number 15 (Eskew Bridge)?
- Shropshire Union Canal Number 15 (Eskew Bridge) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal Number 15 (Eskew Bridge)?
- The nearest railway station is Penkridge, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST19 9LX.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Number 15 (Eskew Bridge) a listed building?
- Shropshire Union Canal Number 15 (Eskew Bridge) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Number 15 (Eskew Bridge) free to visit?
- Yes, Shropshire Union Canal Number 15 (Eskew Bridge) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal Number 15 (Eskew Bridge)?
- The nearest railway station is Penkridge, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST19 9LX.