Historic bridges · East Midlands
Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge at Weston Lock
In or near Castle Donington.
Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge at Weston Lock — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Spondon · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge at Weston Lock is located in South Derbyshire, postcode DE72 2BT. The nearest railway station is Spondon, which is 7.4 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge at Weston Lock is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1334667). 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 SK 42 NW PARISH OF WESTON-ON-TRENT KING'S MILLS LANE 4/257 Bridge at Weston Lock GV II Canal bridge, 1770 by engineer James Brindley, with minor repairs. Red brick and stone, partly rebuilt in blue brick. Single segmental brick arch on tapering stone jambs with plain brick spandrels above, those to west partly rebuilt. Eastern side has a small oval, cast iron plaque inscribed '8', immediately above the arch. The walls splay outwards to each end and have chamfered stone copings. Built as part of the Trent and Mersey Canal. Included for group value only. Listing NGR: SK4084527811 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 83244 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge at Weston Lock is a Grade II listed bridge located in Weston upon Trent, Derbyshire, in the East Midlands. This structure is part of the historic canal network, reflecting the industrial heritage of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8463, -1.3950
- County
- Derbyshire
- District
- South Derbyshire
- Parish
- Weston upon Trent
- Postcode
- DE72 2BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Derbyshire
- Nearest railway station
- Spondon — 7.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26619311 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge at Weston Lock?
- Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge at Weston Lock is in Derbyshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE72 2BT), in the parish of Weston upon Trent.
- What is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge at Weston Lock?
- Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge at Weston Lock — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge at Weston Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Spondon, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE72 2BT.
- Is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge at Weston Lock a listed building?
- Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge at Weston Lock is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge at Weston Lock free to visit?
- Yes, Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge at Weston Lock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge at Weston Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Spondon, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE72 2BT.