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Castle Bridge

Free admission

Castle Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.

Castle Bridge, historic bridges in Warwickshire

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Warwick · 0.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Castle Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. OpenStreetMap heritage rating: 2/5. Coordinates: 52.2796°, -1.5796°.

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Heritage listing

Castle Bridge is a grade II* listed road bridge in Warwick, Warwickshire, England, which carries the A425 road over the River Avon. In 1788, the Earl of Warwick, George Greville had obtained an act of Parliament, the Warwick Bridge Act 1788 (28 Geo. 3. c. 9), to build a new bridge over the Avon. The bridge was built between 1790 and 1793, at a cost of around £3,258, some 400 metres east of Warwick Castle. It consists of a single arch made from sandstone.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Castle Bridge is a grade II* listed road bridge in Warwick, Warwickshire, England, which carries the A425 road over the River Avon. In 1788, the Earl of Warwick, George Greville had obtained an act of Parliament, the Warwick Bridge Act 1788 (28 Geo. 3. c. 9), to build a new bridge over the Avon. The bridge was built between 1790 and 1793, at a cost of around £3,258, some 400 metres east of Warwick Castle. It consists of a single arch made from sandstone. It replaced an older medieval bridge further downstream, which became known as Old Castle Bridge and is now a ruin.

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Coordinates
52.2796, -1.5796
County
Warwickshire
District
Warwick
Parish
Warwick
Postcode
CV34 6PB
Parliamentary constituency
Warwick and Leamington
Nearest railway station
Warwick0.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Castle Bridge?
Castle Bridge is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV34 6PB), in the parish of Warwick.
Who owns Castle Bridge?
Castle Bridge is owned by | designation1 = Grade II*.
Is Castle Bridge a listed building?
Castle Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Castle Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Castle Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Castle Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Warwick, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV34 6PB.