Historic bridges · West Midlands
Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 59 at SK 0786 1642
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Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 59 at SK 0786 1642 — 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
- Rugeley Town · 4.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 59, the nearest railway station is Rugeley Town, located 4.4 km away. The postcode for navigation is WS15 4BU, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 59 at SK 0786 1642 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1277567). 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 ARMITAGE WITH HANDSACRE TRENT AND MERSEY SK 01 NE CANAL 6/10001 Bridge No 59, off Old Road at SK 0786 1642 - II Canal accommodation bridge. Late C18. Red brick with stone coping. Single span with towpath and humped back. Segmental headed arch. Swept wings terminating in piers at all 4 corners. Stone springing stones. Minor repairs include small sections of parapet and coping. The Trent and Mersey Canal was built between 1766 and 1777 by James Brindley and Hugh Henshall. Charles Hadfield, The Canals of the West Midlands (1966) Jean Lindsay, The Trent and Mersey Canal (1979) Listing NGR: SK0863316230 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 431004 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 59 is located in Armitage with Handsacre, Staffordshire, in the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building is notable for its historical significance within the canal network.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7436, -1.8736
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Lichfield
- Parish
- Armitage with Handsacre
- Postcode
- WS15 4BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lichfield
- Nearest railway station
- Rugeley Town — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26566973 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 59 at SK 0786 1642?
- Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 59 at SK 0786 1642 is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WS15 4BU), in the parish of Armitage with Handsacre.
- What is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 59 at SK 0786 1642?
- Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 59 at SK 0786 1642 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 59 at SK 0786 1642?
- The nearest railway station is Rugeley Town, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode WS15 4BU.
- Is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 59 at SK 0786 1642 a listed building?
- Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 59 at SK 0786 1642 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 59 at SK 0786 1642 free to visit?
- Yes, Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 59 at SK 0786 1642 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 59 at SK 0786 1642?
- The nearest railway station is Rugeley Town, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WS15 4BU.