Historic bridges · North West England
Nantwich Bridge
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Nantwich 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
- Nantwich · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Nantwich Bridge is located in Cheshire East, postcode CW5 5EA. The nearest railway station is Nantwich, which is 0.6 km away. Entry is free and the site is wheelchair accessible.
About
Nantwich Bridge is a named historic bridge in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.0676°, -2.5245°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Heritage listing
Nantwich Bridge (also known as the Welsh Row Bridge and formerly the Welsh Bridge) is a stone bridge carrying Welsh Row over the River Weaver in the town of Nantwich, Cheshire, England. The existing bridge replaces a 17th-century stone bridge; it dates from 1803 and is listed at grade II. An earlier timber bridge known as the Wich Bridge is first mentioned at the end of the 14th century; it is described as having a chapel and shops on it.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Nantwich Bridge (also known as the Welsh Row Bridge and formerly the Welsh Bridge) is a stone bridge carrying Welsh Row over the River Weaver in the town of Nantwich, Cheshire, England. The existing bridge replaces a 17th-century stone bridge; it dates from 1803 and is listed at grade II. An earlier timber bridge known as the Wich Bridge is first mentioned at the end of the 14th century; it is described as having a chapel and shops on it. Nantwich lay on the main London–Chester road, an important transport route, and the bridge was heavily used for trade and military purposes from the medieval era until the 19th century.
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Background
History
The earliest crossing of the River Weaver was via a ford to the south of the existing bridge, near the probable site of the Norman castle. A Roman trackway running at an angle to the course of Welsh Row was found during excavations by the existing bridge in 2007. A medieval wooden causeway running beneath the modern street was also uncovered. The town's location on the main London to Chester road meant that the crossing would have seen heavy use from the medieval era, including by soldiers en route to Wales and later Ireland. The opening of Telford's road from London to Holyhead resulted in a decline in travel via this route from the 1830s.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.0676, -2.5245
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Nantwich
- Postcode
- CW5 5EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Crewe and Nantwich
- Nearest railway station
- Nantwich — 0.6 km
Sources
- osm: w658993955 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Nantwich Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Nantwich Bridge Welsh Row.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nantwich Bridge?
- Nantwich Bridge is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW5 5EA), in the parish of Nantwich.
- What is Nantwich Bridge?
- Nantwich Bridge is a historic bridge in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Nantwich Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Nantwich, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CW5 5EA.
- Is Nantwich Bridge a listed building?
- Nantwich Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Nantwich Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Nantwich Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Nantwich Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Nantwich, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW5 5EA.