Accommodation Bridge Over Stafford To Newport Greenway - Polesworth, UK - Arch Bridges on Waymarking.com

The Railway Line
the Stafford to Shrewsbury Rilway Line ran via Newport and Wellington, totalled just under 30 miles in length. It was constructed by the Shropshire Union Company and was one of the few railways in England to be built by a canal company.

The line opened on 1 June 1849 and passenger services on the Stafford to Wellington section ended on 7 September 1964. Goods services ceased between Stafford and Newport on 1 August 1966.

Stafford to Newport Greenway
The railway line between Newport and Stafford has been converted to a 8.6 mile cycle and walking route. If forms part of the longer Way for the Millennium formed by Staffordshire County Council.

It also forms part of National Cycle Route 55 that connects Wigan to Ironbridge.

The Bridge
The bridge made of brick has three arches and carries a farm track over the greenway, which passes through the central arch.

What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Farm Vehicles What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: Stafford to Newport Greenway 'rails to trails' route. Date constructed: 1849 Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes Name of road or trail the bridge services: Unnamed farm track Location: Polesworth, Staffordshire Length of bridge: Not listed Height of bridge: Not listed

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