Historic bridges · South West England
Swilgate Bridge
In or near Tredington.
Swilgate 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 · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Swilgate Bridge, the nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, located 3.9 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is GL20 5FT. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Swilgate 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 1280309). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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See it from the streetimagery from 2020
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Heritage listing
Details TEWKESBURY SO83SE GLOUCESTER ROAD 859-1/2/179 Swilgate Bridge II Road bridge over stream. 1635, repaired 1750, widened and raised 1756 and 1827. Sandstone, brick, concrete. A single arch bridge carrying the principal road from Gloucester to Tewkesbury (turnpiked in the mid C18) with a central section of good cut stone vaulting, but extended on both sides with splayed brick abutments, and some filling and stabilising in concrete. The horizontal parapets have heavy sandstone weathered copings and quoins, and are extended at the S end by 2 bays of simple railing with 2 supporters. On the upstream side a central keystone to the brick arch carries the date 1827. There is a Bench Mark on the downstream parapet. An early structure, pre-dating the turnpike road, which originally forked to the W, to Lower Lode, just beyond this bridge, before being brought to its present S alignment. Formerly known as Holm Bridge, and mentioned as such in 1540; said to have been a drawbridge until its rebuilding in stone in 1635. It is probable that the central stone span is of this date. (Victoria County History: Gloucestershire: London: 1968-: 115). Listing NGR: SO8885232223 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 376760 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The John Moore Museum is located in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, and features a diverse collection focused on natural history, showcasing local wildlife and habitats. Visitors can also explore the restored Merchant’s House and the Old Baptist Chapel, which highlight historical architecture and community heritage.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Ham, Tewkesbury SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Swilgate Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical value within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9883, -2.1638
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Tewkesbury
- Parish
- Tewkesbury
- Postcode
- GL20 5FT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tewkesbury
- Phone
- 01684 297174
- Nearest railway station
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury — 3.9 km
- Opening
- Tuesdays to Saturdays 10am–1pm & 2pm–5pm; closed 1st July morning and 16th July morning
- Official site
- www.johnmooremuseum.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q26569459 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swilgate Bridge?
- Swilgate Bridge is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL20 5FT), in the parish of Tewkesbury.
- What is Swilgate Bridge?
- Swilgate Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swilgate Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL20 5FT.
- Is Swilgate Bridge a listed building?
- Swilgate Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Swilgate Bridge a protected site?
- Yes — Swilgate Bridge is part of the Severn Ham, Tewkesbury SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Swilgate Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Swilgate Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swilgate Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL20 5FT.