Historic bridges · North Wales
English Bridge
English Bridge — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
English Bridge is a Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1271479). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
The English Bridge is a masonry arch viaduct, crossing the River Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The present bridge is a 1926 rebuilding and widening (re-using the original masonry) of John Gwynn's design, completed in 1774. A bridge is known to have stood at this spot since at least Norman times. Historically, it was known as the "Stone Bridge". It is a Grade II* listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The English Bridge is a masonry arch viaduct, crossing the River Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The present bridge is a 1926 rebuilding and widening (re-using the original masonry) of John Gwynn's design, completed in 1774. A bridge is known to have stood at this spot since at least Norman times. Historically, it was known as the "Stone Bridge". It is a Grade II* listed building.
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Background
History
The original Norman bridge consisted of five arches and a timber causeway. It linked the town of Shrewsbury with Coleham Island, which now no longer exists, before another bridge linked the island with the other bank. A large tower stood on the East bank, housing a gate and a drawbridge. The bridge also supported several shops and houses. Building work on Gwynn's replacement bridge started on 29 June 1769, and comprised seven semicircular arches, 400 ft long. This bridge cost £16,000. The 55 ft span central arch was built high, to provide headroom to watercraft, but this resulted in steep approaches. As a result, a new design was put forward in 1921 by Arthur W. Ward, the Borough Surveyor.…
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- Coordinates
- 52.7066, -2.7476
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Shrewsbury
- Postcode
- SY1 1XQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Shrewsbury
- Official site
- shrewsburysteamtrust.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q3054289 (CC0)
- wikipedia: English Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is English Bridge?
- English Bridge is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY1 1XQ), in the parish of Shrewsbury.
- Is English Bridge a listed building?
- English Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is English Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, English Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to English Bridge?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY1 1XQ. It sits within the Shrewsbury parliamentary constituency.