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The Great Britain Guide

Historic bridges · West Midlands

Hanwood Bridge

In or near Fitz.

Free admission

Hanwood Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom.

OS benchmark - Hanwood Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 7580776

Richard Law — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–30 min
Nearest railway station
Shrewsbury · 6.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Hanwood Bridge, the nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, located 6.5 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Hanwood Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1055686). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2022

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Heritage listing

Details SJ 40 NW GREAT HANWOOD C.P. A488 4/133 Hanwood Bridge - - II Bridge. Early C19. Roughly coursed limestone and conglomerate rubble with ashlar parapet and string course. Single wide segmental arch with flat string course, parapet and rectangular corner piers. Listing NGR: SJ4398609475 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 259435 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Hanwood Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in Mid Wales. It is recognised for its architectural significance and contribution to the area's heritage. The bridge exemplifies the engineering styles of its time.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.6801, -2.8300
District
Shropshire
Parish
Great Hanwood
Postcode
SY5 8JZ
Parliamentary constituency
Shrewsbury
Nearest railway station
Shrewsbury6.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hanwood Bridge?
Hanwood Bridge is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY5 8JZ), in the parish of Great Hanwood.
What is Hanwood Bridge?
Hanwood Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Hanwood Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY5 8JZ.
Is Hanwood Bridge a listed building?
Hanwood Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Hanwood Bridge a protected site?
Yes — Hanwood Bridge is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
Is Hanwood Bridge free to visit?
Yes, Hanwood Bridge is free to enter.
How do I get to Hanwood Bridge?
The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY5 8JZ.