Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Wood Eaton Bridge (Number 29) At Sj 831 181
In or near Church Eaton.
Shropshire Union Canal Wood Eaton Bridge (Number 29) At Sj 831 181 — 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 · 9.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Shropshire Union Canal Wood Eaton Bridge, the nearest railway station is Penkridge, located 9.8 km away. The postcode for the area is ST20 0BB, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Shropshire Union Canal Wood Eaton Bridge (Number 29) At Sj 831 181 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1259113). 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 This list entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 26 September 2022 to correct typos in the description and reformat text to current standards SJ 81 NW 603/8/24 CHURCH EATON SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL Wood Eaton Bridge (No. 29) at SJ 831 181 II Road bridge over canal. c 1830-33. Telford design. Stone, with stone band and copings. . Single elliptical arch with voussoirs. Solid parapet and piers. Abutments battered outwards towards base and slightly curved on plan. Oval iron number-plate on south side. Two iron rope fenders. Stone and brick towpath coping. Listing NGR: SJ8312218187 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 445746 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shropshire Union Canal Wood Eaton Bridge (Number 29) is a Grade II listed bridge located in Church Eaton, Staffordshire, within the West Midlands. This structure is part of the canal system that contributed to the region's industrial development. Its designation reflects its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7610, -2.2516
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Stafford
- Parish
- Church Eaton
- Postcode
- ST20 0BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stafford
- Nearest railway station
- Penkridge — 9.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26550262 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shropshire Union Canal Wood Eaton Bridge (Number 29) At Sj 831 181?
- Shropshire Union Canal Wood Eaton Bridge (Number 29) At Sj 831 181 is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST20 0BB), in the parish of Church Eaton.
- What is Shropshire Union Canal Wood Eaton Bridge (Number 29) At Sj 831 181?
- Shropshire Union Canal Wood Eaton Bridge (Number 29) At Sj 831 181 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal Wood Eaton Bridge (Number 29) At Sj 831 181?
- The nearest railway station is Penkridge, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST20 0BB.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Wood Eaton Bridge (Number 29) At Sj 831 181 a listed building?
- Shropshire Union Canal Wood Eaton Bridge (Number 29) At Sj 831 181 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shropshire Union Canal Wood Eaton Bridge (Number 29) At Sj 831 181 free to visit?
- Yes, Shropshire Union Canal Wood Eaton Bridge (Number 29) At Sj 831 181 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shropshire Union Canal Wood Eaton Bridge (Number 29) At Sj 831 181?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ST20 0BB. It sits within the Stafford parliamentary constituency.