Historic bridges · South West England
Swing Bridge Over Naas Harbour Opposite Corner Of Naas Lane
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Swing Bridge Over Naas Harbour Opposite Corner Of Naas Lane — 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
- Lydney · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Swing Bridge Over Naas Harbour, the nearest railway station is Lydney, located 1.4 km away. The postcode for the bridge is GL15 4ER, and entry is free.
About
Swing Bridge Over Naas Harbour Opposite Corner Of Naas Lane is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1338556). 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 SO 60 W 7/106 LYDNEY HARBOUR ROAD (south side) Swing Bridge over Naas Harbour opposite corner of Naas Lane II Swing-bridge and abutments. Early C19. Pair of laminated timber beams carrying heavy cross-plank deck, 2 round bar balustrade on steel T-section uprights, some reinforced, and hung to steel rope suspension cable carried over two cast-iron posts with decorative tops and all set to cross beam on horizontal revolving wheel and apparatus; at harbour end a push-bar, stopped to very heavy steel-capped short post c450mm square, and with a single railway buffer stop at low level. Total length of bridge c13m and width 2.2m. Projecting curved abutments, including steps down on swinging-end all in sandstone coursed walling with very heavy block rounded nosings. Receiving block with cast iron hook for securing bridge in open position. The bridge is a very good example of the direct and sturdy quality encountered in the functional tradition of quay-side design. Listing NGR: SO6473601309 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 354463 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Swing Bridge over Naas Harbour is located in Lydney, Gloucestershire, within the West Midlands. This Grade II listed building is notable for its functional design and historical significance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7094, -2.5117
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Lydney
- Postcode
- GL15 4ER
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Lydney — 1.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26622871 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swing Bridge Over Naas Harbour Opposite Corner Of Naas Lane?
- Swing Bridge Over Naas Harbour Opposite Corner Of Naas Lane is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL15 4ER), in the parish of Lydney.
- What is Swing Bridge Over Naas Harbour Opposite Corner Of Naas Lane?
- Swing Bridge Over Naas Harbour Opposite Corner Of Naas Lane — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swing Bridge Over Naas Harbour Opposite Corner Of Naas Lane?
- The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL15 4ER.
- Is Swing Bridge Over Naas Harbour Opposite Corner Of Naas Lane a listed building?
- Swing Bridge Over Naas Harbour Opposite Corner Of Naas Lane is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Swing Bridge Over Naas Harbour Opposite Corner Of Naas Lane a protected site?
- Yes — Swing Bridge Over Naas Harbour Opposite Corner Of Naas Lane is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Swing Bridge Over Naas Harbour Opposite Corner Of Naas Lane free to visit?
- Yes, Swing Bridge Over Naas Harbour Opposite Corner Of Naas Lane is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swing Bridge Over Naas Harbour Opposite Corner Of Naas Lane?
- The nearest railway station is Lydney, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL15 4ER.