Historic bridges · West Midlands
Caynham New Bridge
In or near Middleton on the Hill.
Caynham New Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ludlow · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Caynham New Bridge is located in Mid Wales, with the nearest railway station being Ludlow, approximately 3.6 km away. The postcode for the bridge is SY8 3BH, and entry is free.
About
Caynham New Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1383693). 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
Details CAYNHAM SO57SW Caynham New Bridge 482-1/9/103 II Bridge. Road bridge over the Ledwyche Brook. 1824, replacing earlier bridge. By John Straphen. Coursed rubble with ashlar dressings. Single-span segmental arch with swept approach walls. Ashlar voussoirs and coursed rubble spandrels with ashlar string course over. Parapet with weathered ashlar coping. Piers with coping at ends of approach walls. Benchmark on south parapet coping. (Blackwall A: Historic Bridges of Shropshire: Shrewsbury: 1985-). Listing NGR: SO5426172937 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 484125 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Caynham New Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in Mid Wales. This structure is notable for its historical significance and architectural merit, reflecting the region's engineering heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3526, -2.6730
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Caynham
- Postcode
- SY8 3BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Ludlow — 3.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26663558 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Caynham New Bridge?
- Caynham New Bridge is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY8 3BH), in the parish of Caynham.
- What is Caynham New Bridge?
- Caynham New Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Caynham New Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ludlow, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY8 3BH.
- Is Caynham New Bridge a listed building?
- Caynham New Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Caynham New Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Caynham New Bridge is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Caynham New Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Caynham New Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Caynham New Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ludlow, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY8 3BH.