Historic bridges · West Midlands
Spon Lane Locks Turnover Bridge
In or near Birmingham.
Spon Lane Locks Turnover Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Sandwell and Dudley · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Spon Lane Locks Turnover Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Coordinates: 52.5071°, -2.0049°.
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Official information
The Spon Lane Locks Turnover Bridge is a listed building located over the Old Main Line of the Birmingham Canal. Built in 1829, it features a cast-iron structure with brick abutments and decorative patterns on its sides.
Place summary
Spon Lane Locks Turnover Bridge is a bridge located in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Sandwell. This structure is notable for its role in the canal system, facilitating the movement of boats over the Spon Lane Locks.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5071, -2.0049
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- B70 7TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Bromwich
- Nearest railway station
- Sandwell and Dudley — 0.5 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w1327091903 (ODbL)
- commons: Bromford Junction - geograph.org.uk - 4114777.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Spon Lane Locks Turnover Bridge?
- Spon Lane Locks Turnover Bridge is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B70 7TP), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Spon Lane Locks Turnover Bridge?
- Spon Lane Locks Turnover Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Spon Lane Locks Turnover Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Sandwell and Dudley, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode B70 7TP.
- Is Spon Lane Locks Turnover Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Spon Lane Locks Turnover Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Spon Lane Locks Turnover Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Sandwell and Dudley, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B70 7TP.