Historic bridges · West Midlands
Bewdley Bridge
Bewdley Bridge — a Grade I-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bewdley Bridge is a Grade I-listed building in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Grade I 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
Bewdley Bridge is a three-span masonry arch bridge over the River Severn at Bewdley, Worcestershire, designed by civil engineer Thomas Telford. The two side spans are each 52 feet (16 m), with the central span 60 feet (18 m). The central arch rises 18 feet (5.5 m). Smaller flood arches on the bank bridge the towpath. The bridge is 27 feet (8.2 m) wide.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Bewdley Bridge is a three-span masonry arch bridge over the River Severn at Bewdley, Worcestershire, designed by civil engineer Thomas Telford. The two side spans are each 52 feet (16 m), with the central span 60 feet (18 m). The central arch rises 18 feet (5.5 m). Smaller flood arches on the bank bridge the towpath. The bridge is 27 feet (8.2 m) wide.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
There has been a bridge at this location since 1447, each being destroyed and replaced. Parts of the 15th-century bridge were rediscovered in 2004 during excavations for new flood defences. The bridge was one of the main objectives of Oliver Cromwell, during the Battle of Worcester in 1651. Colonel Robert Lilburne, along with Major Mercer, five troops of Worcester Dragoons, Worcestershire horse and two troops of Colonel Rich's regiment were assigned to secure the bridge during the battle. One of the arches had previously been damaged by the Royalists in 1644 and rebuilt in timber. Severe flooding in 1795 destroyed the bridge, which at that time consisted of five pointed stone arches. A…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.3765, -2.3139
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wyre Forest
- Parish
- Bewdley
- Postcode
- DY12 2AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wyre Forest
- Established
- 1798
- Opening
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- Official site
- www.bewdleymuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4899738 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bewdley Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bewdley Bridge?
- Bewdley Bridge is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DY12 2AE), in the parish of Bewdley.
- Is Bewdley Bridge a listed building?
- Bewdley Bridge is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- Is Bewdley Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Bewdley Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bewdley Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DY12 2AE. It sits within the Wyre Forest parliamentary constituency.