Historic bridges · North West England
Wrenbury Church Bridge
In or near Wrenbury-cum-Frith.
Wrenbury Church Bridge — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Roger Kidd — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wrenbury · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Wrenbury Church Bridge is located in Cheshire East, with the nearest railway station being Wrenbury, approximately 1.2 km away. The postcode for the area is CW5 8RA, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Wrenbury Church Bridge is a Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1357482). 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 In the entry for WRENBURY CUM FRITH SHROPSHIRE UNION SJ 54 NE CANAL Wrenbury Church Bridge 2/88 II The grade shall be amended to read Grade II* ------------------------------------ WRENBURY CUM FRITH C.P. SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL SJ 54 NE 2/88 Wrenbury Church Bridge II Farm bridge. c.1790. By Thomas Telford. Timber. Single span. A wooden platform formed of planks laid between timber beams spans the river at the level of the bank. This is hinged at its northern edge and raised and lowered by a counterbalancing beam weight which is supported by two posts of square section on the northern bank, which carry two horizontal beams which have chains to their southern ends connecting with the platform of the bridge and a weight to their northern end. Iron tension rods run from the vertical beams to the ends of the horizontal beams. There are 3 such bridges in the parish. Listing NGR: SJ5943248070 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 422451 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wrenbury Church Bridge is a Grade II* listed bridge located in North Wales. This structure is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0284, -2.6063
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Wrenbury cum Frith
- Postcode
- CW5 8RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Wrenbury — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17551816 (CC0)
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Elm House
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Baddiley Lock Number 1
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Baddiley Lock Number 2
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Baddiley Lock Number 3
Canal locks · 2.4 km
Sound, Cheshire
Parks · 2.5 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wrenbury Church Bridge?
- Wrenbury Church Bridge is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CW5 8RA), in the parish of Wrenbury cum Frith.
- What is Wrenbury Church Bridge?
- Wrenbury Church Bridge — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wrenbury Church Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Wrenbury, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW5 8RA.
- Is Wrenbury Church Bridge a listed building?
- Wrenbury Church Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Wrenbury Church Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Wrenbury Church Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wrenbury Church Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Wrenbury, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW5 8RA.