Historic bridges · South West England
Cleveland Bridge
In or near Bathford.
Cleveland 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
- Bath Spa · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Cleveland Bridge is located in Bath and North East Somerset, with the nearest railway station being Bath Spa, approximately 1.3 km away. Entry to the bridge is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited. You can use the postcode BA1 5DH for sat-nav directions.
About
Cleveland Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1826. Coordinates: 51.3894°, -2.3559°.
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Heritage listing
Cleveland Bridge over the River Avon is a Grade II* listed building in the World Heritage Site of Bath, England. It is notable for the unusual lodges that adorn each corner in a style that could be likened to miniature Greek temples.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Cleveland Bridge over the River Avon is a Grade II* listed building in the World Heritage Site of Bath, England. It is notable for the unusual lodges that adorn each corner in a style that could be likened to miniature Greek temples.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Cleveland Bridge was built in 1826, by William Hazledine (Coalbrookdale Ironworks) with Henry Goodridge as the architect, Major repair work will be carried out in 2021, assisted by £3.5 million of Department for Transport funding, involving the temporary closure of the bridge. During the works more extensive problems were found; the hanger bars uncommon in bridge design, which support the main trusses, were unexpectedly found to be corroded.
Description
The distinctive lodges of Cleveland Bridge are now restored to their former glory and are back in use as homes. One, however, remains a working premises. Sculptures by ceramic artist Peter Hayes are on display around the world but he still works from a studio below his gallery at lodge number 2. His techniques for creating a patina include immersing half-completed pieces for a period of months in the river, where they absorb minerals from the water.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.3894, -2.3559
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area
- Postcode
- BA1 5DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bath
- Established
- 1826
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa — 1.3 km
Sources
- osm: w369771671 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Cleveland Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: A36 crosses River Avon - geograph.org.uk - 3566177.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cleveland Bridge?
- Cleveland Bridge is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA1 5DH), in the parish of Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area.
- What is Cleveland Bridge?
- Cleveland Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cleveland Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA1 5DH.
- When was Cleveland Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1826.
- Is Cleveland Bridge a listed building?
- Cleveland Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Cleveland Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Cleveland Bridge is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Cleveland Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Cleveland Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cleveland Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA1 5DH.