Historic bridges · North West England
Shropshire Union Canal Weaver's Bridge
In or near Little Stanney.
Shropshire Union Canal Weaver's 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
- Ellesmere Port · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
You can visit the Shropshire Union Canal Weaver's Bridge, which is located at postcode CH65 4FN. The nearest railway station is Ellesmere Port, approximately 1.8 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Shropshire Union Canal Weaver'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 1138816). 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 3/48 Weaver's Bridge 24.2.71 - II 1795 single span brown brick bridge over canal. Thomas Telford, Superintending Engineer. 3-centre arch, badly settled, between battered abutments, curved in plan. 2-course curving brick bands at road level. Flush chamfered sand- stone copings (1 stone missing). Some decay to brickwork; parapet walls re- built in hard red brick. Yellow stone quoins at base of west abutment. Listing NGR: SJ4162775185 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 56310 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shropshire Union Canal Weaver's Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North Wales. It serves as a functional crossing over the canal, notable for its historical significance within the region's industrial heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2704, -2.8767
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area
- Postcode
- CH65 4FN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Runcorn and Helsby
- Nearest railway station
- Ellesmere Port — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26431831 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shropshire Union Canal Weaver's Bridge?
- Shropshire Union Canal Weaver's Bridge is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH65 4FN), in the parish of Cheshire West and Chester, unparished area.
- What is Shropshire Union Canal Weaver's Bridge?
- Shropshire Union Canal Weaver's Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal Weaver's Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ellesmere Port, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH65 4FN.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Weaver's Bridge a listed building?
- Shropshire Union Canal Weaver's Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Weaver's Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Shropshire Union Canal Weaver's Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal Weaver's Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ellesmere Port, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH65 4FN.