Historic bridges · East of England
St Miles Bridge
In or near Norwich.
St Miles Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.

Peter Trimming — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Norwich · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St Miles Bridge, you can take a train to Norwich station, which is approximately 1.3 km away. The postcode for the bridge is NR2 4AL. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
St Miles Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1051286). 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
St Miles Bridge, also known as Coslany Bridge, is a grade II listed cast iron bridge with stone abutments over the River Wensum in Norwich, England, carrying Coslany Street. It is the earliest iron bridge in Norwich, and is thought to be the oldest bridge of its type in East Anglia.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
St Miles Bridge, also known as Coslany Bridge, is a grade II listed cast iron bridge with stone abutments over the River Wensum in Norwich, England, carrying Coslany Street. It is the earliest iron bridge in Norwich, and is thought to be the oldest bridge of its type in East Anglia.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
This bridge is depicted on William Cuningham's map of Norwich drawn up in 1558. In 1804, the bridge was designed by James Frost, of St Faith's Lane, at a cost of £1,100. In the Norwich Mercury, the novel principles of the bridge's construction were praised. It carried the traffic of the adjacent brewery, which is now defunct, as well as traders on Coslany Street. In 1912, the bridge survived a large flood in Norwich which reached the bridge's parapets. It was later restored, and paved in brick. Since, the area has largely become residential, with the bridge's use being restricted to pedestrians and cyclists.
Architecture
The bridge made up of a single cast iron span of , supported by four cast iron ribs that split up 5 bolted sections with solid spandrels. It has simple parapet rails and panelled sides, with stone abutments. The centre panel on the outer face of both parapets features the city arms on embossed plaques, with the date 1804 cast marked at the centre of the arch. The west parapet has a projecting spout for hoses.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.6317, 1.2907
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- Norwich
- Parish
- Norwich, unparished area
- Postcode
- NR2 4AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Norwich South
- Established
- 1804
- Nearest railway station
- Norwich — 1.3 km
- Official site
- www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26303193 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Miles Bridge (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Miles Bridge?
- St Miles Bridge is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR2 4AL), in the parish of Norwich, unparished area.
- What is St Miles Bridge?
- St Miles Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Miles Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR2 4AL.
- When was St Miles Bridge built?
- Built or established in 1804.
- Is St Miles Bridge a listed building?
- St Miles Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is St Miles Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, St Miles Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Miles Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Norwich, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR2 4AL.