Historic bridges · West Midlands
Summit Railway Bridge
In or near Birmingham.
Summit Railway 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
- Smethwick Galton Bridge · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Summit Railway Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.5030°, -1.9783°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
Photo gallery
Official information
The Summit Railway Bridge features a sculpture titled 'Moontrap' created by Mick Thacker and Mark Renn. This artwork represents Galton Bridge and a crescent moon reflected in the canal's wavy water, and it is located outside Smethwick Galton Bridge railway station.
Place summary
Summit Railway Bridge is a bridge located in the West Midlands, within the unparished area of Sandwell. This structure serves as a notable example of railway engineering in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5030, -1.9783
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- B66 1BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Smethwick
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Galton Bridge — 0.2 km
Sources
- osm: w656183412 (ODbL)
- commons: Summit Bridge - Wolverhampton Level - BCN Old Main Line - Roebuck Lane, Smethwick (7372714458).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Summit Railway Bridge?
- Summit Railway Bridge is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B66 1BS), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Summit Railway Bridge?
- Summit Railway Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Summit Railway Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Galton Bridge, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode B66 1BS.
- Is Summit Railway Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Summit Railway Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Summit Railway Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Galton Bridge, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B66 1BS.