Historic bridges · West Midlands
Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Bridge Number 55
In or near Barnt Green.
Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Bridge Number 55 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Bromsgrove · 2.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Bridge Number 55, the nearest railway station is Bromsgrove, located 2.2 km away. The postcode for the area is B60 3AG, and entry is free.
About
Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Bridge Number 55 is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1100173). 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 96 NE TUTNALL & COBLEY CP WORCESTER & BIRMINGHAM CANAL 9/190 Bridge No 55 GV II Canal bridge. c1805, with some late C19 and mid-C20 repairs. Brick with stone copings. Semi-elliptical arch with band above, plain stone-coped parapet, a pilaster to each end of bridge. Responds repaired in blue brick to a small degree, as is parapet. Number incised in stone block set over arch. Included for group value. Listing NGR: SO9892069061 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 156242 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Bridge Number 55 is a bridge located in the West Midlands, within Worcestershire's parish of Tutnall and Cobley. It is designated as a Grade II listed building, reflecting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3197, -2.0173
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Bromsgrove
- Parish
- Tutnall and Cobley
- Postcode
- B60 3AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bromsgrove
- Nearest railway station
- Bromsgrove — 2.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26392262 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Bridge Number 55?
- Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Bridge Number 55 is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B60 3AG), in the parish of Tutnall and Cobley.
- What is Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Bridge Number 55?
- Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Bridge Number 55 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Bridge Number 55?
- The nearest railway station is Bromsgrove, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode B60 3AG.
- Is Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Bridge Number 55 a listed building?
- Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Bridge Number 55 is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Bridge Number 55 free to visit?
- Yes, Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Bridge Number 55 is free to enter.
- How do I get to Worcester and Birmingham Canal, Bridge Number 55?
- The nearest railway station is Bromsgrove, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B60 3AG.