Historic bridges · West Midlands
Towpath Bridge Over Entrance To Canal Basin (Approximately 150 Metres West Of Watery Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level
In or near Wolverhampton.
Towpath Bridge Over Entrance To Canal Basin (Approximately 150 Metres West Of Watery Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United K
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Tipton · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
You can reach the Towpath Bridge Over Entrance To Canal Basin by taking a train to Tipton station, which is approximately 0.2 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Towpath Bridge Over Entrance To Canal Basin (Approximately 150 Metres West Of Watery 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 1077151). 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 99 SE 4/7 SANDWELL MB BIRMINGHAM CANAL Birmingham Level, Tipton Towpath bridge over entrance to canal basin (approx l50m west of Watery Lane) II Towpath bridge. Mid-C19. Cast iron with brick abutments which have some sandstone dressings. Single shallow segmental arch. Sides are a single casting pierced to form lattice pattern of saltire crosses. Spans the entrance to a boat yard which was formerly Tipton railway interchange basin, one of 26 such transhipment depots constructed on the Birmingham Canal from the 1850's onwards. (Paget-Tomlinson, E W: The Complete Book of Canal and River Navigations, 1978, p 96). Listing NGR: SO9574492373 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 219206 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Towpath Bridge Over Entrance To Canal Basin is a Grade II listed bridge located approximately 150 metres west of Watery Lane in the West Midlands. It spans the Birmingham Canal, contributing to the region's industrial heritage. The bridge is situated within the unparished area of Sandwell.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5290, -2.0636
- District
- Sandwell
- Parish
- Sandwell, unparished area
- Postcode
- DY4 8NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tipton and Wednesbury
- Nearest railway station
- Tipton — 0.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26343590 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Towpath Bridge Over Entrance To Canal Basin (Approximately 150 Metres West Of Watery Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level?
- Towpath Bridge Over Entrance To Canal Basin (Approximately 150 Metres West Of Watery Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY4 8NJ), in the parish of Sandwell, unparished area.
- What is Towpath Bridge Over Entrance To Canal Basin (Approximately 150 Metres West Of Watery Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level?
- Towpath Bridge Over Entrance To Canal Basin (Approximately 150 Metres West Of Watery Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United K
- How do I get to Towpath Bridge Over Entrance To Canal Basin (Approximately 150 Metres West Of Watery Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level?
- The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DY4 8NJ.
- Is Towpath Bridge Over Entrance To Canal Basin (Approximately 150 Metres West Of Watery Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level a listed building?
- Towpath Bridge Over Entrance To Canal Basin (Approximately 150 Metres West Of Watery Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Towpath Bridge Over Entrance To Canal Basin (Approximately 150 Metres West Of Watery Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level free to visit?
- Yes, Towpath Bridge Over Entrance To Canal Basin (Approximately 150 Metres West Of Watery Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level is free to enter.
- How do I get to Towpath Bridge Over Entrance To Canal Basin (Approximately 150 Metres West Of Watery Lane) Birmingham Canal Birmingham Level?
- The nearest railway station is Tipton, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DY4 8NJ.