Historic bridges · West Midlands
Llanthony Railway Swing Bridge
Llanthony Railway Swing Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Llanthony Railway Swing Bridge is a historic bridge in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Gloucester parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 1.4 km away. Postcode area GL2.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Llanthony Railway Swing Bridge is located in the West Midlands, Gloucestershire, within the unparished area of Gloucester. This bridge is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Cotswolds, distinguishing it as a notable feature in the landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8625, -2.2581
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Gloucester
- Parish
- Gloucester, unparished area
- Postcode
- GL2 5HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gloucester
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.sulalightship.com
Sources
- osm: w1020567175 (ODbL)
- commons: Docks Branch No. 3 viaduct, Gloucester - geograph.org.uk - 4166407.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llanthony Railway Swing Bridge?
- Llanthony Railway Swing Bridge is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL2 5HL), in the parish of Gloucester, unparished area.
- Is Llanthony Railway Swing Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Llanthony Railway Swing Bridge is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Llanthony Railway Swing Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Llanthony Railway Swing Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Llanthony Railway Swing Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL2 5HL.