Historic bridges · West Midlands
Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 60 at SK 079 164
In or near Colton.
Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 60 at SK 079 164 — 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 · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 60, the nearest railway station is Rugeley Town, located 3.7 km away. The postcode for the area is WS15 4BA, and entry is free.
About
Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 60 at SK 079 164 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1373925). 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 6/10000 Bridge No 60, off Church Lane at SK 079 164 - II Canal accommodation bridge. Late C18. Red brick with stone coping. Single span with towpath. Segmental headed arch. Swept wings terminating in piers at all 4 corners. Built into stone banks of a cutting. Lower sections of abutments are formed from a mixture of hewn stone and brick, particularly on the towpath side of abutment. There are minor brick repairs and part of the coping has been replaced in concrete. The Trent and Mersey Canal was built between 1766 and 1777 by James Brindley and Hugh Henshall. Charles Hadfield, The Canals ofthe West Midlands (1966) Jean Lindsay, The Trent and Mersey Canal (1979) Listing NGR: SK0791316446 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 431003 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 60 is located in Armitage with Handsacre, Staffordshire, within the East Midlands. This Grade II listed building is notable for its historical significance and architectural features related to the canal's development.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7456, -1.8842
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Lichfield
- Parish
- Armitage with Handsacre
- Postcode
- WS15 4BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lichfield
- Nearest railway station
- Rugeley Town — 3.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26654838 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 60 at SK 079 164?
- Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 60 at SK 079 164 is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WS15 4BA), in the parish of Armitage with Handsacre.
- What is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 60 at SK 079 164?
- Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 60 at SK 079 164 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 60 at SK 079 164?
- The nearest railway station is Rugeley Town, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode WS15 4BA.
- Is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 60 at SK 079 164 a listed building?
- Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 60 at SK 079 164 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 60 at SK 079 164 free to visit?
- Yes, Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 60 at SK 079 164 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Number 60 at SK 079 164?
- The nearest railway station is Rugeley Town, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WS15 4BA.