Historic bridges · West Midlands
English Bridge
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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
- Nearest railway station
- Shrewsbury · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit English Bridge, head to the nearest railway station, Shrewsbury, which is 0.6 km away. The postcode for navigation is SY1 1XQ, and entry to the bridge is free.
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.
Official information
Coleham Pumping Station is a museum dedicated to steam and vintage machinery, showcasing a Grade II listed building that houses two massive steam-driven beam engines. Visitors can explore the historical significance of the pumping station and its machinery, which played a crucial role in Shrewsbury's sewerage system until 1970.
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.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
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.…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.7066, -2.7476
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Shrewsbury
- Postcode
- SY1 1XQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Shrewsbury
- Nearest railway station
- Shrewsbury — 0.6 km
- 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.
- What is English Bridge?
- English Bridge — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to English Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY1 1XQ.
- 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?
- The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY1 1XQ.