Historic bridges · West Midlands
Stretton Bridge Over River Penk
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Stretton Bridge Over River Penk — 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
- Penkridge · 4.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Stretton Bridge Over River Penk is located in South Staffordshire, postcode ST19 9LH. The nearest railway station is Penkridge, which is 4.1 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Stretton Bridge Over River Penk is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1039318). 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 BREWOOD C.P. SJ 81 SE 2/116 WATLING STREET Stretton Bridge over River Penk II Road bridge over River Penk. Circa 1830 stone chamfered, rusticated ashlar. Three segmental arches with chamfered voussoirs up to roll moulding and parapet over, cambered over length of bridge with plain coping. Documents exist relating to road improvements in this area of which the bridge almost certainly was one. The asset was previously listed twice also at List entry 1294982. That entry was removed from the List on 14 December 2016. This entry was subject to a Minor Amendment on 15 December 2016. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 271424 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Stretton Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands, spanning the River Penk. This structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6942, -2.1557
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- South Staffordshire
- Parish
- Lapley, Stretton and Wheaton Aston
- Postcode
- ST19 9LH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
- Nearest railway station
- Penkridge — 4.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26291113 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stretton Bridge Over River Penk?
- Stretton Bridge Over River Penk is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST19 9LH), in the parish of Lapley, Stretton and Wheaton Aston.
- What is Stretton Bridge Over River Penk?
- Stretton Bridge Over River Penk — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stretton Bridge Over River Penk?
- The nearest railway station is Penkridge, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST19 9LH.
- Is Stretton Bridge Over River Penk a listed building?
- Stretton Bridge Over River Penk is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Stretton Bridge Over River Penk free to visit?
- Yes, Stretton Bridge Over River Penk is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stretton Bridge Over River Penk?
- The nearest railway station is Penkridge, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST19 9LH.