Historic bridges · West Midlands
Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bratch Locks, Bridge Number 47 (Bratch Bridge) Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Upper Bratch Bridge And Associated Toll House
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Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bratch Locks, Bridge Number 47 (Bratch Bridge) Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Upper Bratch Bridge And Associated Toll House — Grade II listed building-l
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wolverhampton · 7.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The nearest railway station to the Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bratch Locks is Wolverhampton, located 7.3 km away. Entry is free, and the postcode for navigation is WV5 8DH.
About
Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bratch Locks, Bridge Number 47 (Bratch Bridge) Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Upper Bratch Bridge And Associated Toll House is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1232421). 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 WOMBOURNE C.P. STAFFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTER- SO 8693-8793 SHIRE CANAL 13/157 Bratch locks, bridges No 47 (Bratch Bridge) and 48 (upper Bratch Bridge) and associated toll house. GV II 3 locks, 2 bridges and a toll house. Circa 1770, toll house added circa 1800, further alterations of the late C19. Red and blue brick, the bridges and toll house are painted white. Flight of locks separated from each other by the 2 bridges. Bridge No 48 is C19 and has a single segmental arch. Bridge No 47 is C18 and incorporates a flight of steps to the canal, it was widened in the C19 by an addition to the south. 2 storey octagonal toll house attached to Bridge No 48 with doors at the level of both the middle and upper locks; semi-circular arched panels to each face at first floor level, most containing fixed light glazing bar windows. The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal was opened in 1772, the enginer was James Brindley. Listing NGR: SO8674993797 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 407805 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal Bratch Locks, including Bridge Number 47 (Bratch Bridge) and the associated toll house, is located in Wombourne, Staffordshire, in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building is notable for its historical significance within the canal system.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5419, -2.1968
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- South Staffordshire
- Parish
- Wombourne
- Postcode
- WV5 8DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Wolverhampton — 7.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26525955 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bratch Locks, Bridge Number 47 (Bratch Bridge) Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Upper Bratch Bridge And Associated Toll House?
- Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bratch Locks, Bridge Number 47 (Bratch Bridge) Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Upper Bratch Bridge And Associated Toll House is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WV5 8DH), in the parish of Wombourne.
- What is Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bratch Locks, Bridge Number 47 (Bratch Bridge) Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Upper Bratch Bridge And Associated Toll House?
- Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bratch Locks, Bridge Number 47 (Bratch Bridge) Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Upper Bratch Bridge And Associated Toll House — Grade II listed building-l
- How do I get to Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bratch Locks, Bridge Number 47 (Bratch Bridge) Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Upper Bratch Bridge And Associated Toll House?
- The nearest railway station is Wolverhampton, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode WV5 8DH.
- Is Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bratch Locks, Bridge Number 47 (Bratch Bridge) Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Upper Bratch Bridge And Associated Toll House a listed building?
- Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bratch Locks, Bridge Number 47 (Bratch Bridge) Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Upper Bratch Bridge And Associated Toll House is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bratch Locks, Bridge Number 47 (Bratch Bridge) Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Upper Bratch Bridge And Associated Toll House free to visit?
- Yes, Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bratch Locks, Bridge Number 47 (Bratch Bridge) Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Upper Bratch Bridge And Associated Toll House is free to enter.
- How do I get to Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bratch Locks, Bridge Number 47 (Bratch Bridge) Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Upper Bratch Bridge And Associated Toll House?
- The nearest railway station is Wolverhampton, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WV5 8DH.