Aldersley Junction Bridge Birmingham Canal No 21 (Bottom) Lock
ALDERSLEY JUNCTION BRIDGE
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Overview
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1205075
- Date first listed:
- 31-Mar-1992
- List Entry Name:
- Aldersley Junction Bridge Birmingham Canal No 21 (Bottom) Lock
- Statutory Address:
- ALDERSLEY JUNCTION BRIDGE
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- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building
- Grade:
- II
- List Entry Number:
- 1205075
- Date first listed:
- 31-Mar-1992
- List Entry Name:
- Aldersley Junction Bridge Birmingham Canal No 21 (Bottom) Lock
- Statutory Address 1:
- ALDERSLEY JUNCTION BRIDGE
- Statutory Address 2:
- BIRMINGHAM CANAL NO 21 (BOTTOM) LOCK
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Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
The scope of legal protection for listed buildings
This List entry helps identify the building designated at this address for its special architectural or historic interest.
Unless the List entry states otherwise, it includes both the structure itself and any object or structure fixed to it (whether inside or outside) as well as any object or structure within the curtilage of the building.
For these purposes, to be included within the curtilage of the building, the object or structure must have formed part of the land since before 1st July 1948.
Location
- Statutory Address:
- ALDERSLEY JUNCTION BRIDGE
- Statutory Address:
- BIRMINGHAM CANAL NO 21 (BOTTOM) LOCK
The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority.
- District:
- City of Wolverhampton (Metropolitan Authority)
- Parish:
- Non Civil Parish
- National Grid Reference:
- SJ 90290 01126
Details
WOLVERHAMPTON
SJ90SW BIRMINGHAM CANAL 895-1/2/62 No 21 (Bottom) Lock and Aldersley Junction Bridge
GV II
Lock and bridge. 1785; restored 1980s. James Brindley with R.Whitworth and S.Simcock, engineers. Brick with stone coping. Bridge has brick elliptical arch with stone key and straight parapets; ramp to north side; approx 3.5m wide. Lock to east has double lower and single upper gates. One of of flight of 21 locks on the Birmingham Canal, Wolverhampton level. Lock No.21 was added approximately 15 years after the main flight (c1785). The original Lock No.20 was found to be too deep. Lock No.20 was therefore altered in 1785 and Lock 21 added.
Listing NGR: SJ9029001126
Legacy
The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.
- Legacy System number:
- 378331
- Legacy System:
- LBS
Legal
This building is listed under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest.
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