Historic bridges · North West England
Wrenbury wooden lifting bridge
In or near Wrenbury-cum-Frith.
Wrenbury wooden lifting bridge — a Grade II*-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Jo Turner — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Wrenbury · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Wrenbury wooden lifting bridge, the nearest railway station is Wrenbury, located 1.5 km away. The postcode for the bridge is CW5 8GZ, and entry is free.
About
Wrenbury wooden lifting bridge is a Grade II*-listed building in wales-north, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Heritage listing
Details WRENBURY CUM FRITH C.P. SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL SJ 54 NE 5898 4807 2/87 Wrenbury Bridge - II - Road bridge. c.1790. By Thomas Telford. Single span bridge. Timber. 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 sections on the northern bank which carry two horizontal beams with chains to their southern end 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. This bridge has a C20 mechanical crank to raise and lower the bridge. There are 3 such bridges in the parish. Listing NGR: SJ5899448043 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 422450 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wrenbury wooden lifting bridge is located in North Wales. This Grade II* listed structure is notable for its unique wooden design and operational lifting mechanism.
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- Coordinates
- 53.0281, -2.6128
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Wrenbury cum Frith
- Postcode
- CW5 8GZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Wrenbury — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17642645 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wrenbury wooden lifting bridge?
- Wrenbury wooden lifting bridge is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CW5 8GZ), in the parish of Wrenbury cum Frith.
- What is Wrenbury wooden lifting bridge?
- Wrenbury wooden lifting bridge — a Grade II*-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wrenbury wooden lifting bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Wrenbury, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW5 8GZ.
- Is Wrenbury wooden lifting bridge a listed building?
- Wrenbury wooden lifting bridge is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
- Is Wrenbury wooden lifting bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Wrenbury wooden lifting bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Wrenbury wooden lifting bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Wrenbury, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW5 8GZ.