Historic bridges · South West England
King John's Bridge
In or near Ashchurch.
King John's Bridge — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit King John's Bridge, the nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, located 3.3 km away. Entry to the bridge is free. The postcode for sat-nav is GL20 5NX.
About
King John's Bridge is a Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1201287). 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 TEWKESBURY SO8933 MYTHE ROAD 859-1/5/313 King John's Bridge 04/03/52 GV II* Road bridge over River Mill Avon. Originally built c1190, but frequently repaired or rebuilt, including substantial remedial works in 1747, 1783, and 1810, culminating in major restructuring in 1824. General reconstruction completed in 1962. Coursed sandstone ashlar. 5 low segmental arches in 2 square recessed orders, a fifth arch, near E end higher than others, to triangular cutwaters with refuges each side. Heavy weathered coping. Abutments continue to W for approx 27m, and on N side is a plaque giving historical information, including long quotation from Leland (1769) concerning King John's involvement in the earlier bridge. The low arches are carried on series of heavy square ribs for about two-thirds of the road width, and some of the masonry on the upstream side appears to have survived the 1962 rebuild. On the downstream side, to the W, a set of 14 steps leads down to the riverside walk, breaking cleanly through the parapet. (Victoria County History: Gloucestershire: London: 1968-: 114-5). Listing NGR: SO8937133231 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 376890 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Roses Theatre is a vibrant venue that hosts a variety of live performances, including theatre, music, and community events. Visitors can enjoy outdoor theatre and creative activities during special events like the Garden Festival.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
King John's Bridge is a Grade II* listed bridge located in the West Midlands. Notable for its historical significance, it exemplifies medieval engineering and design. The bridge is an important landmark within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.9974, -2.1562
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Tewkesbury
- Parish
- Tewkesbury
- Postcode
- GL20 5NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tewkesbury
- Nearest railway station
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury — 3.3 km
- Official site
- www.rosestheatre.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q17538983 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is King John's Bridge?
- King John's Bridge is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL20 5NX), in the parish of Tewkesbury.
- What is King John's Bridge?
- King John's Bridge — Grade II* listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to King John's Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL20 5NX.
- Is King John's Bridge a listed building?
- King John's Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is King John's Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — King John's Bridge is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is King John's Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, King John's Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to King John's Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL20 5NX.