Historic bridges · London
Turntable And Machinery Of Former Swing Road Bridge
In or near City of London.
Turntable And Machinery Of Former Swing Road Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
PAUL FARMER — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–30 min
- Nearest railway station
- Surrey Quays · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
The nearest railway station is Surrey Quays, located 0.6 km away. Entry to the Turntable and Machinery of Former Swing Road Bridge is free.
About
Turntable And Machinery Of Former Swing Road Bridge is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1385815). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
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Heritage listing
Details SOUTHWARK TQ3679SW REDRIFF ROAD 636-1/24/880 Turntable and machinery of former swing road bridge GV II Turntable and machinery of former swing bridge, once spanning Russia Dock Passage. Late C19. By Sir WG Armstrong, Mitchell & Co Ltd. Restored 1980s. a good example of the working parts of a hydraulic swing bridge. Hand-operated iron capstan on south-east side of bridge. Larger, hydraulic capstan on north-east side of bridge. Listing NGR: TQ3614179297 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 471227 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
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Place summary
The Turntable and Machinery of the Former Swing Road Bridge is located in Southwark, London, SE16. This Grade II listed building is notable for its historical significance related to bridge engineering. The structure reflects the industrial heritage of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4962, -0.0402
- District
- Southwark
- Parish
- Southwark, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE16 7PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bermondsey and Old Southwark
- Nearest railway station
- Surrey Quays — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.phantompeak.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26665582 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Turntable And Machinery Of Former Swing Road Bridge?
- Turntable And Machinery Of Former Swing Road Bridge is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE16 7PG), in the parish of Southwark, unparished area.
- What is Turntable And Machinery Of Former Swing Road Bridge?
- Turntable And Machinery Of Former Swing Road Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Turntable And Machinery Of Former Swing Road Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Surrey Quays, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE16 7PG.
- Is Turntable And Machinery Of Former Swing Road Bridge a listed building?
- Turntable And Machinery Of Former Swing Road Bridge is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Turntable And Machinery Of Former Swing Road Bridge free to visit?
- Yes, Turntable And Machinery Of Former Swing Road Bridge is free to enter.
- How do I get to Turntable And Machinery Of Former Swing Road Bridge?
- The nearest railway station is Surrey Quays, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE16 7PG.