Historic bridges · West Midlands
Workman Bridge (Over River Avon)
In or near Hampton.
Workman Bridge (Over River Avon) — 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
- Evesham · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Workman Bridge, you can take a train to Evesham station, which is 0.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is WR11 4SF. Entry to the bridge is free.
About
Workman Bridge (Over River Avon) is a Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1156175). 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 BRIDGE STREET 1. 5249 (South Side) Workman Bridge (Over River Avon) SP 0343 NE 1/211 SP 0343 NW 3/211 II 2. 1856. Built by Henry Workman, a public figure and former mayor, to replace the medieval bridge. Coursed rubble; 3 segmental arches with stone voussoirs, modillion cornice and open balustraded parapets. Undergoing restoration at time of survey (1976). Listing NGR: SP0399743684 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 147403 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Workman Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge located over the River Avon in the West Midlands. It is recognised for its historical significance and architectural merit.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.0915, -1.9431
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wychavon
- Parish
- Evesham
- Postcode
- WR11 4SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Droitwich and Evesham
- Nearest railway station
- Evesham — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26449836 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Workman Bridge (Over River Avon)?
- Workman Bridge (Over River Avon) is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR11 4SF), in the parish of Evesham.
- What is Workman Bridge (Over River Avon)?
- Workman Bridge (Over River Avon) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Workman Bridge (Over River Avon)?
- The nearest railway station is Evesham, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode WR11 4SF.
- Is Workman Bridge (Over River Avon) a listed building?
- Workman Bridge (Over River Avon) is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Workman Bridge (Over River Avon) a protected site?
- Yes — Workman Bridge (Over River Avon) is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Workman Bridge (Over River Avon) free to visit?
- Yes, Workman Bridge (Over River Avon) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Workman Bridge (Over River Avon)?
- The nearest railway station is Evesham, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WR11 4SF.