Historic bridges · North West England
Shropshire Union Canal Powell's Bridge
In or near Little Stanney.
Shropshire Union Canal Powell's Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ellesmere Port · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Powell's Bridge on the Shropshire Union Canal, the nearest railway station is Ellesmere Port, located 0.6 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is CH65 4AY.
About
Shropshire Union Canal Powell'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 1087014). 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 ELLESMERE PORT & NESTON SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL SJ 47 NW 3/51 Powell's Bridge 24.2.71 - II 1795 single-span brown brick bridge over canal, as Bewley's Bridge (qv). Elliptical arch between battered abutments, curved in plan. Brick band and parapet with stone copings. Listing NGR: SJ4067876982 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 56312 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shropshire Union Canal Powell's Bridge is located in North Wales. This Grade II listed building is notable for its historical significance within the canal system.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2865, -2.8913
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH65 4AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
- Nearest railway station
- Ellesmere Port — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.nwm.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26379504 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shropshire Union Canal Powell's Bridge?
- Shropshire Union Canal Powell's Bridge is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH65 4AY), in the parish of Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area.
- What is Shropshire Union Canal Powell's Bridge?
- Shropshire Union Canal Powell's Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal Powell's Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ellesmere Port, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH65 4AY.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Powell's Bridge a listed building?
- Shropshire Union Canal Powell's Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Powell's Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Shropshire Union Canal Powell's Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal Powell's Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ellesmere Port, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH65 4AY.