Historic bridges · West Midlands
Wappenshall canal bridge, Shropshire Union Canal
In or near Waters Upton.
Wappenshall canal bridge, Shropshire Union Canal — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Richard Law — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wellington · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Wappenshall canal bridge, you can take a train to Wellington station, which is approximately 3.1 km away. The postcode for the bridge is TF6 6DE. Entry is free.
About
Wappenshall canal bridge, Shropshire Union Canal is a scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1003673). 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 This record has been generated from an "old county number" (OCN) scheduling record. These are monuments that were not reviewed under the Monuments Protection Programme and are some of our oldest designation records. As such they do not yet have the full descriptions of their modernised counterparts available. Please contact us if you would like further information. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: WK 220 Legacy System: RSM - OCN
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wappenshall Canal Bridge is a scheduled monument located on the Shropshire Union Canal in the West Midlands, within the parish of Eyton Upon The Weald Moors. This bridge is notable for its historical significance and contribution to the canal's infrastructure.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7279, -2.5011
- District
- Telford and Wrekin
- Parish
- Eyton Upon The Weald Moors
- Postcode
- TF6 6DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- The Wrekin
- Nearest railway station
- Wellington — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17646273 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wappenshall canal bridge, Shropshire Union Canal?
- Wappenshall canal bridge, Shropshire Union Canal is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode TF6 6DE), in the parish of Eyton Upon The Weald Moors.
- What is Wappenshall canal bridge, Shropshire Union Canal?
- Wappenshall canal bridge, Shropshire Union Canal — scheduled monument-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wappenshall canal bridge, Shropshire Union Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Wellington, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TF6 6DE.
- Is Wappenshall canal bridge, Shropshire Union Canal a listed building?
- Wappenshall canal bridge, Shropshire Union Canal is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Wappenshall canal bridge, Shropshire Union Canal free to visit?
- Yes, Wappenshall canal bridge, Shropshire Union Canal is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wappenshall canal bridge, Shropshire Union Canal?
- The nearest railway station is Wellington, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TF6 6DE.