Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Bratch Locks, Bridge Number 47 (Bratch Bridge) Staffordshire And Worcestershire Canal Upper Bratch Bridge And Associated Toll House

This is a group of three structures: a flight of three locks, two bridges (numbered 47 and 48), and an associated toll house, dating from approximately 1770, with the toll house added around 1800 and further alterations made in the late 19th century. The structures are primarily constructed of red and blue brick, and are painted white.

The locks are separated by the two bridges. Bridge Number 48 is from the 19th century and features a single segmental arch. Bridge Number 47, dating to the 18th century, includes a flight of steps leading down to the canal towpath and was widened in the 19th century with an addition to the south. The two-storey toll house, which is octagonal in shape, is attached to Bridge Number 48. It has doors at the level of both the middle and upper locks, and semi-circular arched panels on each face at the first-floor level, most containing fixed sash windows with glazing bars.

The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal was officially opened in 1772, designed by James Brindley.