Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shawbury Bridge
In or near Waters Upton.
Shawbury 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
- Yorton · 6.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Shawbury Bridge, the nearest railway station is Yorton, located 6.2 km away. The postcode for navigation is SY4 4LB, and entry to the bridge is free.
About
Shawbury Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1055386). 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 SJ 52 SE SHAWBURY C.P. SHAWBURY 9/134 Shawbury Bridge - GV II Bridge. Mid-C18, widened in 1936. Red and grey sandstone ashlar. 3 round arches with archivolts and raised triple keystones. Breakwaters with concave tops. Planking pilaster buttresses, string course and parapet. Angled wing walls The Bridge was widened to the south in 1936. Stone in southern parapet inscribed: "SALOP C.C./SHAWBURY BRIDGE/ WIDENED 1936". The bridge carries the Shrewsbury-Market Drayton road over the River Roden. Anthony Blackwall, Historic Bridges of Shropshire, Shropshire County Libraries and Shropshire County Council, p.65. Listing NGR: SJ5614921292 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 260130 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shawbury Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in North Wales. Its designation reflects its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7874, -2.6517
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Shawbury
- Postcode
- SY4 4LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Yorton — 6.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26307028 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shawbury Bridge?
- Shawbury Bridge is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY4 4LB), in the parish of Shawbury.
- What is Shawbury Bridge?
- Shawbury Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shawbury Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Yorton, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY4 4LB.
- Is Shawbury Bridge a listed building?
- Shawbury Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Shawbury Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Shawbury Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shawbury Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Yorton, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY4 4LB.