Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Turnover Bridge No 3
In or near Perton.
Shropshire Union Canal Turnover Bridge No 3 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bilbrook · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
You can reach Shropshire Union Canal Turnover Bridge No 3 by taking a train to Bilbrook station, which is 1.9 km away. The postcode for the site is WV8 1TB. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Shropshire Union Canal Turnover Bridge No 3 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1282451). 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 WOLVERHAMPTON SJ80SE 895-1/1/93 SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL (South side) 15/05/85 Turnover Bridge No 3 II Accommodation bridge over Shropshire Union Canal, immediately to south of The Droveway. Circa 1834. By Thomas Telford. Brick with stone coping. Elliptical brick arch with stone-coped parapets, that to south swept forward and down; south part of bridge divided off by parapet to form roving bridge. Oval iron plaque to south side has figure: 3. The asset was previously listed twice also at List entry 1374070. That entry was removed from the List on 4 November 2016. This entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 8 November 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 378568 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shropshire Union Canal Turnover Bridge No 3 is a bridge located in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Wolverhampton. This structure is designated as a Grade II listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6221, -2.1590
- District
- Wolverhampton
- Parish
- Wolverhampton, unparished area
- Postcode
- WV8 1TB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wolverhampton West
- Nearest railway station
- Bilbrook — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26571393 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shropshire Union Canal Turnover Bridge No 3?
- Shropshire Union Canal Turnover Bridge No 3 is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WV8 1TB), in the parish of Wolverhampton, unparished area.
- What is Shropshire Union Canal Turnover Bridge No 3?
- Shropshire Union Canal Turnover Bridge No 3 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal Turnover Bridge No 3?
- The nearest railway station is Bilbrook, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode WV8 1TB.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Turnover Bridge No 3 a listed building?
- Shropshire Union Canal Turnover Bridge No 3 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Turnover Bridge No 3 free to visit?
- Yes, Shropshire Union Canal Turnover Bridge No 3 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal Turnover Bridge No 3?
- The nearest railway station is Bilbrook, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WV8 1TB.