Historic bridges · West Midlands
Towpath Bridge At Sp 036 884 (Approximately 640 Metres South East Of Radbone Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level
In or near Birmingham.
Towpath Bridge At Sp 036 884 (Approximately 640 Metres South East Of Radbone Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level — 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
- Smethwick Rolfe Street · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Towpath Bridge is located approximately 640 metres southeast of Radbone Lane in Sandwell, with the postcode B66 2BG. The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, which is 1.5 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Towpath Bridge At Sp 036 884 (Approximately 640 Metres South East Of Radbone Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1077155). 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 SANDWELL MB BIRMINGHAM CANAL SP 08 NW Birmingham Level, Smethwick 9/17 Towpath bridge at SP 036 884 (approx 640m south-east of Radbone Lane) II Bridge carrying northern towpath of Birmingham Canal over dis-used branch. Dates from widening of canal in 1827. Cast-iron. Brick abutments have stone dressings. Single elliptical arch. Sides each of two castings, bolted to central "keystone". Pierced in form of saltire crosses, with band of quatrefoils below handrail. Illegible inscription in south-west spandrel. Listing NGR: SP0366888446 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 219219 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Towpath Bridge at SP 036 884 is located approximately 640 metres south-east of Radbone Lane in the West Midlands. This Grade II listed bridge spans the Birmingham Canal and is situated within the unparished area of Sandwell.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4939, -1.9474
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- B66 2BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Smethwick
- Nearest railway station
- Smethwick Rolfe Street — 1.5 km
- Official site
- openplaques.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q26343602 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Towpath Bridge At Sp 036 884 (Approximately 640 Metres South East Of Radbone Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level?
- Towpath Bridge At Sp 036 884 (Approximately 640 Metres South East Of Radbone Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B66 2BG), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Towpath Bridge At Sp 036 884 (Approximately 640 Metres South East Of Radbone Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level?
- Towpath Bridge At Sp 036 884 (Approximately 640 Metres South East Of Radbone Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Towpath Bridge At Sp 036 884 (Approximately 640 Metres South East Of Radbone Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode B66 2BG.
- Is Towpath Bridge At Sp 036 884 (Approximately 640 Metres South East Of Radbone Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level a listed building?
- Towpath Bridge At Sp 036 884 (Approximately 640 Metres South East Of Radbone Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Towpath Bridge At Sp 036 884 (Approximately 640 Metres South East Of Radbone Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level free to visit?
- Yes, Towpath Bridge At Sp 036 884 (Approximately 640 Metres South East Of Radbone Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level is free to enter.
- How do I get to Towpath Bridge At Sp 036 884 (Approximately 640 Metres South East Of Radbone Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level?
- The nearest railway station is Smethwick Rolfe Street, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B66 2BG.