Historic bridges · West Midlands
Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bridge Number 46 (Bumblehole Bridge) And Associated Lock
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Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bridge Number 46 (Bumblehole Bridge) And Associated Lock — 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
- Wolverhampton · 7.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The nearest railway station is Wolverhampton, located 7.8 km away. Entry to Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bridge Number 46 is free. The postcode for navigation is WV5 8BT.
About
Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bridge Number 46 (Bumblehole Bridge) And Associated Lock is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1232420). 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 SO 8693-8793 13/155 WOMBOURNE C.P. STAFFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE CANAL Bridge No. 46 (Bumblehole Bridge) and associated lock GV II Canal bridge and lock. Circa 1770 with minor C19 repair work. Red brick (English bond). The bridge has a single segmental arch with stone quoins and dripstone; the stone coped parapet slopes considerably from right to left. The lock lies to the rear. Bridge, lock and associated cottage (q.v.) form a picturesque group. The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal opened through Wombourne parish in 1770, the engineer was James Brindley. Listing NGR: SO8649493323 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 407803 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal Bridge Number 46, known as Bumblehole Bridge, is located in Wombourne, Staffordshire, in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building is a notable example of canal infrastructure from the early days of industrial transport.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5376, -2.2006
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- South Staffordshire
- Parish
- Wombourne
- Postcode
- WV5 8BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Wolverhampton — 7.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26525954 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bridge Number 46 (Bumblehole Bridge) And Associated Lock?
- Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bridge Number 46 (Bumblehole Bridge) And Associated Lock is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WV5 8BT), in the parish of Wombourne.
- What is Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bridge Number 46 (Bumblehole Bridge) And Associated Lock?
- Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bridge Number 46 (Bumblehole Bridge) And Associated Lock — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bridge Number 46 (Bumblehole Bridge) And Associated Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Wolverhampton, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode WV5 8BT.
- Is Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bridge Number 46 (Bumblehole Bridge) And Associated Lock a listed building?
- Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bridge Number 46 (Bumblehole Bridge) And Associated Lock is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bridge Number 46 (Bumblehole Bridge) And Associated Lock free to visit?
- Yes, Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bridge Number 46 (Bumblehole Bridge) And Associated Lock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bridge Number 46 (Bumblehole Bridge) And Associated Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Wolverhampton, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WV5 8BT.