Historic bridges · London
Swing Bridge Over Cutting Between Greenland Dock And Norway Dock
In or near City of London.
Swing Bridge Over Cutting Between Greenland Dock And Norway Dock — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
Stephen Craven — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Surrey Quays · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The Swing Bridge Over Cutting Between Greenland Dock And Norway Dock is located in Southwark, London, with the postcode SE16 7LA. The nearest railway station is Surrey Quays, which is 0.8 km away. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Swing Bridge Over Cutting Between Greenland Dock And Norway Dock is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1385945). 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 SOUTHWARK TQ3679SW SURREY DOCKS 636-1/24/882 (North side) Swing bridge over cutting between Greenland Dock and Norway Dock GV II Formerly known as: Swing bridge spanning South Lock SOUTH LOCK. Swing bridge. 1855. Engineer James Walker, built by Walker, Burges and Cooper. Formerly spanning South Dock entrance lock, relocated c1987. Wrought-iron plates and angles. Based on cast-iron precedents but owes its elegant lightness to use of wrought-iron with countersunk rivet heads, an early surviving example of riveted ironwork in bridges. Some welded steelwork discretely added in refurbishment. Original granite kerbs and paving reinstated at the new site. This is the second oldest wrought-iron bridge in the London Docklands. Listing NGR: TQ3639379249 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 471365 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Surrey Docks Farm is a working city farm and education charity that provides opportunities for the community to learn about farming and food production. Visitors can meet a variety of farm animals and participate in educational workshops tailored to different age groups.
Place summary
The Swing Bridge Over Cutting Between Greenland Dock and Norway Dock is located in Southwark, London (postcode SE16). This Grade II listed building is notable for its engineering and design, serving as a functional link between the two docks.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4957, -0.0366
- District
- Southwark
- Parish
- Southwark, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE16 7LA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bermondsey and Old Southwark
- Nearest railway station
- Surrey Quays — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.surreydocksfarm.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q26665704 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swing Bridge Over Cutting Between Greenland Dock And Norway Dock?
- Swing Bridge Over Cutting Between Greenland Dock And Norway Dock is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE16 7LA), in the parish of Southwark, unparished area.
- What is Swing Bridge Over Cutting Between Greenland Dock And Norway Dock?
- Swing Bridge Over Cutting Between Greenland Dock And Norway Dock — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swing Bridge Over Cutting Between Greenland Dock And Norway Dock?
- The nearest railway station is Surrey Quays, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE16 7LA.
- Is Swing Bridge Over Cutting Between Greenland Dock And Norway Dock a listed building?
- Swing Bridge Over Cutting Between Greenland Dock And Norway Dock is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Swing Bridge Over Cutting Between Greenland Dock And Norway Dock free to visit?
- Yes, Swing Bridge Over Cutting Between Greenland Dock And Norway Dock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swing Bridge Over Cutting Between Greenland Dock And Norway Dock?
- The nearest railway station is Surrey Quays, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE16 7LA.