Historic bridges · West Midlands
Towpath Bridge, Approximately 300 Metres North West Of Highbridge Road
In or near Hagley.
Towpath Bridge, Approximately 300 Metres North West Of Highbridge Road — 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
- Cradley Heath · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Towpath Bridge is located approximately 300 metres north west of Highbridge Road in Dudley, West Midlands, with the postcode DY2 0HG. The nearest railway station is Cradley Heath, which is 2.2 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Towpath Bridge, Approximately 300 Metres North West Of Highbridge Road is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1116941). 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 93888786 NW DUDLEY LODGE FARM 6/10005 Towpath Bridge,approx. 300m NW of Highbridge Road II Towpath bridge. 1858. Cast iron wtih sandstone dressed brick abutments and wings. Single shallow arch with sides pierced with lattice saltaire cross pattern. Inscribed "Horseley Iron Company Tipton 1858". Deck cross plates. Built over Two Lock Line, which was built as a short cut to the Dudley No.1 canal. The canal collapsed in 1894 into old mine workings and was closed in 1909. Listing NGR: SO9337787870 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 442606 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: SALTWELLS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Towpath Bridge is located approximately 300 metres north-west of Highbridge Road in the West Midlands, within the Dudley unparished area. This bridge is a Grade II listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4887, -2.0990
- District
- Dudley
- Parish
- Dudley, unparished area
- Postcode
- DY2 0HG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stourbridge
- Nearest railway station
- Cradley Heath — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26410517 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Towpath Bridge, Approximately 300 Metres North West Of Highbridge Road?
- Towpath Bridge, Approximately 300 Metres North West Of Highbridge Road is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY2 0HG), in the parish of Dudley, unparished area.
- What is Towpath Bridge, Approximately 300 Metres North West Of Highbridge Road?
- Towpath Bridge, Approximately 300 Metres North West Of Highbridge Road — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Towpath Bridge, Approximately 300 Metres North West Of Highbridge Road?
- The nearest railway station is Cradley Heath, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DY2 0HG.
- Is Towpath Bridge, Approximately 300 Metres North West Of Highbridge Road a listed building?
- Towpath Bridge, Approximately 300 Metres North West Of Highbridge Road is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Towpath Bridge, Approximately 300 Metres North West Of Highbridge Road a protected site?
- Yes — Towpath Bridge, Approximately 300 Metres North West Of Highbridge Road is part of the SALTWELLS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Towpath Bridge, Approximately 300 Metres North West Of Highbridge Road free to visit?
- Yes, Towpath Bridge, Approximately 300 Metres North West Of Highbridge Road is free to enter.
- How do I get to Towpath Bridge, Approximately 300 Metres North West Of Highbridge Road?
- The nearest railway station is Cradley Heath, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DY2 0HG.