Scheduled MonumentsEnglandStarks Lift Bridge at Windmill Lane

Starks Lift Bridge at Windmill Lane

England
List entry 1003675
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Starks Lift Bridge is a nineteenth-century iron lifting bridge located at Windmill Lane in Shropshire. The bridge was constructed to facilitate navigation on the waterway whilst maintaining the integrity of the road crossing above. Its design exemplifies the industrial engineering solutions developed during the Victorian era to reconcile transport infrastructure with canal or river traffic management. The structure represents an important surviving example of mechanical bridge engineering from this period of industrial expansion in the English Midlands.

Starks Lift Bridge at Windmill Lane is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003675. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Starks Lift Bridge at Windmill Lane?

Starks Lift Bridge is a nineteenth-century iron lifting bridge located at Windmill Lane in Shropshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003675.

Who is responsible for protecting Starks Lift Bridge at Windmill Lane?

Starks Lift Bridge at Windmill Lane is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1003675.

What other scheduled monuments are near Starks Lift Bridge at Windmill Lane?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Moated site and cultivation remains 310m north west of Mossley Well Farm (1 km), Peat Processing Works, Fenn's Moss (2.5 km), Northwood Hall double moated site (3.5 km).

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