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− | + | This is a '''list of crossings of the [[River Severn]]''', including bridges, tunnels, ferries and fords, in order from source to mouth. | |
− | This is a '''list of crossings of the [[River Severn]]''' | + | |
The Severn has historically been a very important and busy river, and has been bridged throughout history. The bridges that stand today are often of great historical and/or engineering interest — for example the world's first iron bridge, The Iron Bridge, built from cast iron crosses the River Severn at Ironbridge Gorge. The Iron Bridge is one of three bridges on the River Severn that are listed building|listed as grade I structures, including Bewdley Bridge and the Severn Bridge, which was opened in 1966. The lowest bridge is the Second Severn Crossing, opened thirty years later by the Prince of Wales. | The Severn has historically been a very important and busy river, and has been bridged throughout history. The bridges that stand today are often of great historical and/or engineering interest — for example the world's first iron bridge, The Iron Bridge, built from cast iron crosses the River Severn at Ironbridge Gorge. The Iron Bridge is one of three bridges on the River Severn that are listed building|listed as grade I structures, including Bewdley Bridge and the Severn Bridge, which was opened in 1966. The lowest bridge is the Second Severn Crossing, opened thirty years later by the Prince of Wales. | ||
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Many reaches of the Severn are prone to severe flooding, prompting the design of many unique bridges to cope with this. | Many reaches of the Severn are prone to severe flooding, prompting the design of many unique bridges to cope with this. | ||
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==Crossings== | ==Crossings== | ||
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!Notes | !Notes | ||
!Image | !Image | ||
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+ | | colspan="7"|'''Montgomeryshire''' | ||
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|The source of the River Severn | |The source of the River Severn | ||
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|(Included for completeness) | |(Included for completeness) | ||
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|[[File:The source of the River Severn.jpg|120px]] | |[[File:The source of the River Severn.jpg|120px]] | ||
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|First culvert on the Severn | |First culvert on the Severn | ||
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|[[Hafren Forest]] | |[[Hafren Forest]] | ||
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|First footbridge on the Severn | |First footbridge on the Severn | ||
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|[[Hafren Forest]] | |[[Hafren Forest]] | ||
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|Blaen Hafren Falls culvert | |Blaen Hafren Falls culvert | ||
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|[[Hafren Forest]] | |[[Hafren Forest]] | ||
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|Second footbridge on the Severn | |Second footbridge on the Severn | ||
|1992 | |1992 | ||
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|[[Hafren Forest]] | |[[Hafren Forest]] | ||
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|Rhyd-y-Benwch Ford | |Rhyd-y-Benwch Ford | ||
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|Hafren Forest | |Hafren Forest | ||
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|Rhyd-y-Benwch Footbridge | |Rhyd-y-Benwch Footbridge | ||
|1997 | |1997 | ||
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|Hafren Forest | |Hafren Forest | ||
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|Cwm Ricket Bridge | |Cwm Ricket Bridge | ||
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|Cwm Ricket | |Cwm Ricket | ||
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|Cwm Ricket Pipe Bridge | |Cwm Ricket Pipe Bridge | ||
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|Cwm Ricket | |Cwm Ricket | ||
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|Severn Break Its Neck Footbridge | |Severn Break Its Neck Footbridge | ||
|1995 | |1995 | ||
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|Rhyd-yr-Onnen | |Rhyd-yr-Onnen | ||
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|Rhyd-yr-Onnen Footbridge | |Rhyd-yr-Onnen Footbridge | ||
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|Rhyd-yr-Onnen | |Rhyd-yr-Onnen | ||
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|Hafodfeddgar Farm Bridge | |Hafodfeddgar Farm Bridge | ||
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|Hafodfeddgar | |Hafodfeddgar | ||
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|Geufron Farm Bridge | |Geufron Farm Bridge | ||
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|Geufron | |Geufron | ||
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|Tynwtra Footbridge | |Tynwtra Footbridge | ||
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|Tan Hinon | |Tan Hinon | ||
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|Glynhafren Farm Bridge | |Glynhafren Farm Bridge | ||
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|Glynhafren | |Glynhafren | ||
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|Old Hall Ford | |Old Hall Ford | ||
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|Old Hall | |Old Hall | ||
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|Glanhafren Bridge | |Glanhafren Bridge | ||
|1972 | |1972 | ||
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|Old Hall | |Old Hall | ||
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|Nantyrhebog Footbridge | |Nantyrhebog Footbridge | ||
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|Glan-y-Nant | |Glan-y-Nant | ||
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|Cancoed Footbridge | |Cancoed Footbridge | ||
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|Glan-y-Nant | |Glan-y-Nant | ||
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|Felindre Bridge | |Felindre Bridge | ||
|1848 | |1848 | ||
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!{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | !{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | ||
|Mount Severn | |Mount Severn | ||
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|Colonel's Bridge | |Colonel's Bridge | ||
|1975 | |1975 | ||
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|[[Llanidloes]] | |[[Llanidloes]] | ||
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|Short Bridge | |Short Bridge | ||
|1850 | |1850 | ||
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|Llanidloes | |Llanidloes | ||
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|Long Bridge | |Long Bridge | ||
|1826 | |1826 | ||
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!{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | !{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | ||
|Llanidloes | |Llanidloes | ||
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|Morfodion Farm Bridge | |Morfodion Farm Bridge | ||
|1859 | |1859 | ||
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|Llanidloes | |Llanidloes | ||
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|Dolwen Bridge | |Dolwen Bridge | ||
|1926 | |1926 | ||
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|Upper Penrhuddlan | |Upper Penrhuddlan | ||
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|Llandinam Bridge | |Llandinam Bridge | ||
|1843 | |1843 | ||
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!{{Grade II* colour}}|{{sort|b|II*}} | !{{Grade II* colour}}|{{sort|b|II*}} | ||
|[[Llandinam]] | |[[Llandinam]] | ||
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|Caersws Railway Bridge | |Caersws Railway Bridge | ||
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|[[Caersws]] | |[[Caersws]] | ||
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|Caersws Bridge | |Caersws Bridge | ||
|1821 | |1821 | ||
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!{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | !{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | ||
|Caersws | |Caersws | ||
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|Festival Footbridge | |Festival Footbridge | ||
|1951 | |1951 | ||
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|[[Aberhafesp]] | |[[Aberhafesp]] | ||
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|Penstrowed Railway Bridge | |Penstrowed Railway Bridge | ||
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|Penstrowed | |Penstrowed | ||
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|Glanhafren Hall Railway Bridge | |Glanhafren Hall Railway Bridge | ||
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|Glanhafren Hall | |Glanhafren Hall | ||
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|Dolerw Park Footbridge | |Dolerw Park Footbridge | ||
|1973 | |1973 | ||
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|[[Newtown, Montgomeryshire]] | |[[Newtown, Montgomeryshire]] | ||
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|The Long Bridge | |The Long Bridge | ||
|1827 | |1827 | ||
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!{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | !{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | ||
|Newtown | |Newtown | ||
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|Halfpenny Footbridge | |Halfpenny Footbridge | ||
|1972 | |1972 | ||
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|Newtown | |Newtown | ||
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|Newtown Bypass Bridge | |Newtown Bypass Bridge | ||
|1993 | |1993 | ||
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|Newtown | |Newtown | ||
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|Cilgwrgan Bridge | |Cilgwrgan Bridge | ||
|1862 | |1862 | ||
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!{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | !{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | ||
|Aberbechan | |Aberbechan | ||
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|Abermule Bypass Bridge | |Abermule Bypass Bridge | ||
|1975 | |1975 | ||
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|[[Abermule]] | |[[Abermule]] | ||
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|Brynderwen Bridge | |Brynderwen Bridge | ||
|1852 | |1852 | ||
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!{{Grade II* colour}}|{{sort|b|II*}} | !{{Grade II* colour}}|{{sort|b|II*}} | ||
|Abermule | |Abermule | ||
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|Fron Footbridge | |Fron Footbridge | ||
|1926 | |1926 | ||
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|Plas Meredydd | |Plas Meredydd | ||
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|Caerhowel Bridge | |Caerhowel Bridge | ||
|1858 | |1858 | ||
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!{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | !{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | ||
|Trwstllewelyn | |Trwstllewelyn | ||
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|Cil-cewydd Bridge | |Cil-cewydd Bridge | ||
|1861 | |1861 | ||
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!{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | !{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | ||
|Cil-cewydd | |Cil-cewydd | ||
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|Cil-cewydd Railway Bridge | |Cil-cewydd Railway Bridge | ||
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|Cil-cewydd | |Cil-cewydd | ||
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|Leighton Bridge | |Leighton Bridge | ||
|1872 | |1872 | ||
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!{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | !{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | ||
|[[Welshpool]] | |[[Welshpool]] | ||
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|Buttington Railway Bridge | |Buttington Railway Bridge | ||
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|Welshpool | |Welshpool | ||
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|Buttington Bridge | |Buttington Bridge | ||
|1872 | |1872 | ||
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!{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | !{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | ||
|Welshpool | |Welshpool | ||
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|Pool Quay Farm Bridge | |Pool Quay Farm Bridge | ||
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|Pool Quay | |Pool Quay | ||
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|Llandrinio Bridge | |Llandrinio Bridge | ||
|1775 | |1775 | ||
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!{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | !{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | ||
|[[Llandrinio]] | |[[Llandrinio]] | ||
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|Crewgreen Bridge | |Crewgreen Bridge | ||
|1947 | |1947 | ||
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!- | !- | ||
|[[Crewgreen]] | |[[Crewgreen]] | ||
− | |Built as a railway bridge but converted to a road bridge. Crosses from [[ | + | |Built as a railway bridge but converted to a road bridge. Crosses from [[Montgomeryshire]] to [[Shropshire]]. |
|[[File:Bridge over the Severn - geograph.org.uk - 462436.jpg|120px]] | |[[File:Bridge over the Severn - geograph.org.uk - 462436.jpg|120px]] | ||
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+ | | colspan="7"|'''Shropshire''' | ||
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|Montford Bypass Bridge | |Montford Bypass Bridge | ||
|1992 | |1992 | ||
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|[[Montford, Shropshire|Montford]] | |[[Montford, Shropshire|Montford]] | ||
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|[[Montford Bridge]] | |[[Montford Bridge]] | ||
|1792 | |1792 | ||
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!{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | !{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | ||
|Montford Bridge | |Montford Bridge | ||
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|Frankwell Footbridge | |Frankwell Footbridge | ||
|1979 | |1979 | ||
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|[[Frankwell]], [[Shrewsbury]] | |[[Frankwell]], [[Shrewsbury]] | ||
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|St George's Bridge | |St George's Bridge | ||
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|Shrewsbury | |Shrewsbury | ||
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|Welsh Bridge | |Welsh Bridge | ||
|1795 | |1795 | ||
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!{{Grade II* colour}}|{{sort|b|II*}} | !{{Grade II* colour}}|{{sort|b|II*}} | ||
|Frankwell, Shrewsbury | |Frankwell, Shrewsbury | ||
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|[[Porthill Bridge]] | |[[Porthill Bridge]] | ||
|1922 | |1922 | ||
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|Shrewsbury | |Shrewsbury | ||
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|Kingsland Bridge | |Kingsland Bridge | ||
|1881 | |1881 | ||
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!{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | !{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | ||
|Shrewsbury | |Shrewsbury | ||
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|Greyfriars Footbridge | |Greyfriars Footbridge | ||
|1879 | |1879 | ||
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!- | !- | ||
|[[Coleham]], Shrewsbury | |[[Coleham]], Shrewsbury | ||
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|English Bridge | |English Bridge | ||
|1927 | |1927 | ||
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!{{Grade II* colour}}|{{sort|b|II*}} | !{{Grade II* colour}}|{{sort|b|II*}} | ||
|Shrewsbury | |Shrewsbury | ||
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|Shrewsbury Railway Station Bridge | |Shrewsbury Railway Station Bridge | ||
|1838 | |1838 | ||
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!- | !- | ||
|Shrewsbury | |Shrewsbury | ||
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|Castle Walk Footbridge | |Castle Walk Footbridge | ||
|1951 | |1951 | ||
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!- | !- | ||
|Shrewsbury | |Shrewsbury | ||
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|Telford Way Bridge | |Telford Way Bridge | ||
|1964 | |1964 | ||
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!- | !- | ||
|Shrewsbury | |Shrewsbury | ||
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|Shrewsbury Bypass Bridge | |Shrewsbury Bypass Bridge | ||
|1992 | |1992 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.7223552|-2.7066707|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|Shrewsbury | |Shrewsbury | ||
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|Shrewsbury Bypass Bridge | |Shrewsbury Bypass Bridge | ||
|1992 | |1992 | ||
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!- | !- | ||
|Shrewsbury | |Shrewsbury | ||
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|Belvidere Bridge | |Belvidere Bridge | ||
|1848 | |1848 | ||
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!{{Grade II* colour}}|{{sort|b|II*}} | !{{Grade II* colour}}|{{sort|b|II*}} | ||
|Shrewsbury | |Shrewsbury | ||
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|Shrewsbury Bypass Bridge | |Shrewsbury Bypass Bridge | ||
|1992 | |1992 | ||
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!- | !- | ||
|Shrewsbury | |Shrewsbury | ||
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|Atcham New Bridge | |Atcham New Bridge | ||
|1929 | |1929 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.6798|-2.6813|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|[[Atcham]] | |[[Atcham]] | ||
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|rowspan="2"|Atcham Bridge | |rowspan="2"|Atcham Bridge | ||
|rowspan="2"|1776 | |rowspan="2"|1776 | ||
− | |rowspan="2"|{{ | + | |rowspan="2"|{{wmap|52.67948|-2.68124|zoom=14}} |
!{{Grade II* colour}}|{{sort|b|II*}} | !{{Grade II* colour}}|{{sort|b|II*}} | ||
|rowspan="2"|Atcham | |rowspan="2"|Atcham | ||
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|Cressage Bridge | |Cressage Bridge | ||
|1913 | |1913 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.63702|-2.60004|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|[[Cressage]] | |[[Cressage]] | ||
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|Buildwas Bridge | |Buildwas Bridge | ||
|1992 | |1992 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.63642|-2.52567|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|[[Buildwas]] | |[[Buildwas]] | ||
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|Ironbridge "A" Road Bridge | |Ironbridge "A" Road Bridge | ||
|1932 | |1932 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.63637|-2.51293|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|[[Ironbridge]] | |[[Ironbridge]] | ||
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|Ironbridge "B" Road Bridge | |Ironbridge "B" Road Bridge | ||
|1963 | |1963 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.63298|-2.50683|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|Ironbridge | |Ironbridge | ||
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|Albert Edward Bridge | |Albert Edward Bridge | ||
|1864 | |1864 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.63061|-2.50333|zoom=14}} |
!{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | !{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | ||
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|rowspan="2"|[[The Iron Bridge]] | |rowspan="2"|[[The Iron Bridge]] | ||
|rowspan="2"|1779 | |rowspan="2"|1779 | ||
− | |rowspan="2"|{{ | + | |rowspan="2"|{{wmap|52.62637|-2.47292|zoom=14}} |
!{{Grade I colour}}|{{sort|a|I}} | !{{Grade I colour}}|{{sort|a|I}} | ||
|rowspan="2"|Ironbridge | |rowspan="2"|Ironbridge | ||
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|Free Bridge, Jackfield | |Free Bridge, Jackfield | ||
|1909 | |1909 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.6264922|-2.4725890|zoom=14}} |
!{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | !{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | ||
|[[Jackfield]] | |[[Jackfield]] | ||
|The Free Bridge, which was also known as the Haynes Memorial Bridge, opened in 1909 by public subscription, it was the first toll-free crossing of the Ironbridge Gorge. The bridge was the first bridge in England constructed using reinforced concrete and was designed by L G Mouchel. The bridge became unsafe and was demolished in 1993 to make way for the new Jackfield Bridge. | |The Free Bridge, which was also known as the Haynes Memorial Bridge, opened in 1909 by public subscription, it was the first toll-free crossing of the Ironbridge Gorge. The bridge was the first bridge in England constructed using reinforced concrete and was designed by L G Mouchel. The bridge became unsafe and was demolished in 1993 to make way for the new Jackfield Bridge. | ||
− | |[[File: | + | |[[File:The old bit - geograph.org.uk - 599782.jpg|120px|Remains of the old bridge]] |
|- | |- | ||
|Jackfield Bridge | |Jackfield Bridge | ||
|1994 | |1994 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.6264922|-2.4725890|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|Jackfield | |Jackfield | ||
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|Jackfield and Coalport Memorial Footbridge | |Jackfield and Coalport Memorial Footbridge | ||
|1922 | |1922 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.6198474|-2.4536874|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|[[Coalport]] | |[[Coalport]] | ||
Line 653: | Line 652: | ||
|rowspan="2"|Coalport Bridge | |rowspan="2"|Coalport Bridge | ||
|rowspan="2"|1818 | |rowspan="2"|1818 | ||
− | |rowspan="2"|{{ | + | |rowspan="2"|{{wmap|52.61537|-2.44208|zoom=14}} |
!{{Grade II* colour}}|{{sort|b|II*}} | !{{Grade II* colour}}|{{sort|b|II*}} | ||
|rowspan="2"|Coalport | |rowspan="2"|Coalport | ||
Line 663: | Line 662: | ||
|Coalport Sewage Treatment Works Bridge | |Coalport Sewage Treatment Works Bridge | ||
| | | | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.6111502|-2.4321050|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|Coalport | |Coalport | ||
Line 671: | Line 670: | ||
|Apley Park Bridge | |Apley Park Bridge | ||
|1905 | |1905 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.5819|-2.4345|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
| | | | ||
Line 679: | Line 678: | ||
| Severn Bridge, Bridgnorth | | Severn Bridge, Bridgnorth | ||
|1823 | |1823 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.53413|-2.41613|zoom=14}} |
!{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | !{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | ||
|[[Bridgnorth]] | |[[Bridgnorth]] | ||
− | |Originally | + | |Originally mediæval, but rebuilt in 1795 with improvements made Thomas Telford in 1823 |
|[[File:Bridgnorth Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 1094939.jpg|120px]] | |[[File:Bridgnorth Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 1094939.jpg|120px]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Bridgnorth Bypass Bridge | |Bridgnorth Bypass Bridge | ||
|1985 | |1985 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.52739|-2.41721|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|Bridgnorth | |Bridgnorth | ||
Line 695: | Line 694: | ||
|Hampton Loade Water Treatment Works bridge | |Hampton Loade Water Treatment Works bridge | ||
|1965 | |1965 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.4809163|-2.3753334|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|Hampton Loade | |Hampton Loade | ||
Line 703: | Line 702: | ||
|Hampton Loade Ferry | |Hampton Loade Ferry | ||
|<1600 | |<1600 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.47606|-2.37391|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|Hampton Loade | |Hampton Loade | ||
− | |The only 'Reaction Cable' ferry in the UK. The present boat dates from 2004. It is 20 feet by 9 feet and carries | + | |The only 'Reaction Cable' ferry in the UK. The present boat dates from 2004. It is 20 feet by 9 feet and carries up to 12 passengers plus the operator. Operated by the Hampton Loade Community Trust at weekends during the summer provided the river level is suitable. |
|[[File:Tivedshambo 2004-07-24 Hampton Loade Ferry.jpg|120px]] | |[[File:Tivedshambo 2004-07-24 Hampton Loade Ferry.jpg|120px]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Highley-Alveley Footbridge | |Highley-Alveley Footbridge | ||
|2006 | |2006 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.45265|-2.37136|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|[[Highley]] | |[[Highley]] | ||
|Replaced the [[Alveley]] Colliery Bridge, which was built in 1937 to take coal to Stourport Power Station. | |Replaced the [[Alveley]] Colliery Bridge, which was built in 1937 to take coal to Stourport Power Station. | ||
|[[File:River Severn,Highley to Alveley footbridge - geograph.org.uk - 1658596.jpg|120px]] | |[[File:River Severn,Highley to Alveley footbridge - geograph.org.uk - 1658596.jpg|120px]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | colspan="7"|'''Staffordshire''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Arley footbridge | |Arley footbridge | ||
|1971 | |1971 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.41820|-2.34578|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|[[Upper Arley]] | |[[Upper Arley]] | ||
Line 727: | Line 728: | ||
|Victoria Bridge | |Victoria Bridge | ||
|1861 | |1861 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.41048|-2.34476|zoom=14}} |
!{{Grade II* colour}}|{{sort|b|II*}} | !{{Grade II* colour}}|{{sort|b|II*}} | ||
|Upper Arley. | |Upper Arley. | ||
− | |Cast iron arch designed by John Fowler. Carries the Severn Valley Railway. | + | |Cast iron arch designed by John Fowler. Carries the Severn Valley Railway between Staffordshire and Worcestershire. |
|[[File:43106 Victoria Bridge Severn Valley Railway.jpg|120px]] | |[[File:43106 Victoria Bridge Severn Valley Railway.jpg|120px]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Elan aqueduct | |Elan aqueduct | ||
|circa 1900 | |circa 1900 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.40117|-2.33145|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|[[Trimpley]] | |[[Trimpley]] | ||
− | |Carries water from the Elan Valley at Rhayader to Birmingham. It is also known as the Elan Valley Pipeline Bridge | + | |Carries water from the Elan Valley at Rhayader to Birmingham. It is also known as the Elan Valley Pipeline Bridge. Crosses from Staffordshire into Shropshire. |
|[[File:River Severn,Bewdley Aqueduct - geograph.org.uk - 1712149.jpg|120px]] | |[[File:River Severn,Bewdley Aqueduct - geograph.org.uk - 1712149.jpg|120px]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | colspan="7"|'''Shropshire''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Dowles Bridge | |Dowles Bridge | ||
|1864 | |1864 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.38531|-2.32495|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
| | | | ||
− | |On the former Tenbury & Bewdley Railway; dismantled 1965, piers only remaining. | + | |On the former Tenbury & Bewdley Railway; dismantled 1965, piers only remaining. Crosses from Shropshire into Worcestershire |
|[[File:Dowles Bridge.jpg|120px]] | |[[File:Dowles Bridge.jpg|120px]] | ||
+ | |- colspan="7"|'''Worcestershire''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|[[Bewdley Bridge]] | |[[Bewdley Bridge]] | ||
|1798 | |1798 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.37646|-2.31390|zoom=14}} |
!{{Grade I colour}}|{{sort|a|I}} | !{{Grade I colour}}|{{sort|a|I}} | ||
|[[Bewdley]] | |[[Bewdley]] | ||
Line 759: | Line 763: | ||
|Bewdley Bypass Bridge | |Bewdley Bypass Bridge | ||
|1987 | |1987 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.36629|-2.30411|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|Bewdley | |Bewdley | ||
Line 767: | Line 771: | ||
|Stourport Bridge | |Stourport Bridge | ||
|1870 | |1870 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.33713|-2.28318|zoom=14}} |
!{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | !{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | ||
|[[Stourport-on-Severn]] | |[[Stourport-on-Severn]] | ||
Line 775: | Line 779: | ||
|Holt Fleet Bridge | |Holt Fleet Bridge | ||
|1828 | |1828 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.26818|-2.25889|zoom=14}} |
!{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | !{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | ||
|[[Holt Fleet]] | |[[Holt Fleet]] | ||
Line 783: | Line 787: | ||
|Bevere Island Bridge | |Bevere Island Bridge | ||
|1844 | |1844 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.23282|-2.23913|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|[[Grimley, Worcestershire|Grimley]] | |[[Grimley, Worcestershire|Grimley]] | ||
Line 791: | Line 795: | ||
|Sabrina Footbridge | |Sabrina Footbridge | ||
|1992 | |1992 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.19445|-2.23205|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|[[Worcester]] | |[[Worcester]] | ||
Line 799: | Line 803: | ||
|Worcester Railway Bridge | |Worcester Railway Bridge | ||
|1904 | |1904 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.19310|-2.22974|zoom=14}} |
!{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | !{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | ||
|[[Worcester]] | |[[Worcester]] | ||
Line 807: | Line 811: | ||
|Worcester Bridge | |Worcester Bridge | ||
|1781 | |1781 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.19083|-2.22632|zoom=14}} |
!{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | !{{Grade II colour}}|{{sort|c|II}} | ||
|[[Worcester]] | |[[Worcester]] | ||
Line 823: | Line 827: | ||
|Diglis Bridge | |Diglis Bridge | ||
|June 2010 | |June 2010 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.17624|-2.22474}} |
!- | !- | ||
|[[Worcester]] | |[[Worcester]] | ||
Line 831: | Line 835: | ||
|Carrington Bridge | |Carrington Bridge | ||
|1985 | |1985 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.16290|-2.21774|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|[[Worcester]] | |[[Worcester]] | ||
Line 839: | Line 843: | ||
|Rhydd Ferry | |Rhydd Ferry | ||
| | | | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.10758|-2.242333|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|[[Worcester]] | |[[Worcester]] | ||
Line 847: | Line 851: | ||
|Upton-upon-Severn bridge | |Upton-upon-Severn bridge | ||
|1940 | |1940 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.06560|-2.21767|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|[[Upton-upon-Severn]] | |[[Upton-upon-Severn]] | ||
Line 855: | Line 859: | ||
|Queenhill Viaduct | |Queenhill Viaduct | ||
|1960 | |1960 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.03026|-2.19541|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|[[Queenhill]] | |[[Queenhill]] | ||
− | |Carrying the M50 | + | |Carrying the [[M50 motorway]] |
|[[File:M50 Queenhill Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 1349315.jpg|120px]] | |[[File:M50 Queenhill Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 1349315.jpg|120px]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Mythe Bridge | |Mythe Bridge | ||
|1826 | |1826 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|52.00203|-2.16358|zoom=14}} |
!{{Grade II* colour}}|{{sort|b|II*}} | !{{Grade II* colour}}|{{sort|b|II*}} | ||
|Mythe | |Mythe | ||
|Near [[Tewkesbury]]. Cast iron arch, built by Telford. Opened as a toll bridge; now free. Major repair work in 1993/94; now single lane with 3m width limit and 17 ton weight limit and controlled by traffic lights. Crosses from Worcestershire to Gloucestershire. | |Near [[Tewkesbury]]. Cast iron arch, built by Telford. Opened as a toll bridge; now free. Major repair work in 1993/94; now single lane with 3m width limit and 17 ton weight limit and controlled by traffic lights. Crosses from Worcestershire to Gloucestershire. | ||
|[[File:The Mythe Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 4938.jpg|120px]] | |[[File:The Mythe Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 4938.jpg|120px]] | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |colspan="7"|'''Gloucestershire''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Haw Bridge | |Haw Bridge | ||
|1961 | |1961 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|51.94899|-2.22671|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|Near the village of [[Apperley]] | |Near the village of [[Apperley]] | ||
Line 880: | Line 886: | ||
| rowspan="3" bgcolor=#6699CC |[[File:West & East Channel, Gloucester.jpg|120px]] | | rowspan="3" bgcolor=#6699CC |[[File:West & East Channel, Gloucester.jpg|120px]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | colspan="6" bgcolor= #6699CC style="color: black"|'''The River Severn splits at the Upper Parting between the 2-mile long West Channel,<br> known locally as the Maisemore Channel, | + | | colspan="6" bgcolor= #6699CC style="color: black"|'''The River Severn splits at the Upper Parting between the 2-mile long West Channel,<br> known locally as the Maisemore Channel,<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/over-bridge/history-and-research/|publisher= [[English Heritage]]|title= Over Bridge history and research|accessdate=18 May 2011}}</ref> and the 3.6 mile-long East Channel around [[Alney Island]]'''<ref name="Parting">{{cite web |url= http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/static/documents/Leisure/gloucester3_1_1250294.pdf|publisher= Environment Agency|title= River Severn at Gloucester: Flood Risk Management Study|accessdate=18 May 2011}}</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
| colspan="6" bgcolor=#CEE0F2 style=color:#CEE0F2|X<br>X | | colspan="6" bgcolor=#CEE0F2 style=color:#CEE0F2|X<br>X | ||
Line 888: | Line 894: | ||
|Maisemore Bridge | |Maisemore Bridge | ||
|1956 | |1956 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|51.8885971|-2.2677218|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|[[Maisemore]] | |[[Maisemore]] | ||
Line 896: | Line 902: | ||
|New Over Bridge (Northern Bypass) | |New Over Bridge (Northern Bypass) | ||
|1974 | |1974 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|51.8750072|-2.2679042|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|Gloucester | |Gloucester | ||
Line 904: | Line 910: | ||
|Over Bridge | |Over Bridge | ||
|1829 | |1829 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|51.8744773|-2.2679686|zoom=14}} |
| bgcolor= gold style="color: black"|'''SM''' | | bgcolor= gold style="color: black"|'''SM''' | ||
|Gloucester | |Gloucester | ||
Line 912: | Line 918: | ||
|Over Railway Bridge | |Over Railway Bridge | ||
|1957 | |1957 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|51.8737752| -2.2681832|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|Gloucester | |Gloucester | ||
Line 922: | Line 928: | ||
|Waltham bridge (Northern Bypass) | |Waltham bridge (Northern Bypass) | ||
|1983 | |1983 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|51.87502|-2.26682|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|[[Gloucester]] | |[[Gloucester]] | ||
Line 930: | Line 936: | ||
|Black Bridge | |Black Bridge | ||
| | | | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|51.87502|-2.26682|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|[[Gloucester]] | |[[Gloucester]] | ||
Line 938: | Line 944: | ||
|Westgate Bridge (eastbound) | |Westgate Bridge (eastbound) | ||
|2000 | |2000 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|51.8699696|-2.2566068|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|Gloucester | |Gloucester | ||
Line 946: | Line 952: | ||
|Westgate Footbridge | |Westgate Footbridge | ||
|March 2000 | |March 2000 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|51.8697675|-2.2566872|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|Gloucester | |Gloucester | ||
Line 954: | Line 960: | ||
|Westgate Bridge (westbound) | |Westgate Bridge (westbound) | ||
|2000 | |2000 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|51.8695688|-2.2568160|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|Gloucester | |Gloucester | ||
Line 962: | Line 968: | ||
|Castle Meads Footbridge | |Castle Meads Footbridge | ||
|1987 | |1987 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|51.8645438|-2.2532916|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|Gloucester | |Gloucester | ||
Line 970: | Line 976: | ||
|Castle Meads Bridge | |Castle Meads Bridge | ||
|2005 | |2005 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|51.8626224|-2.2574275|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|Gloucester | |Gloucester | ||
Line 978: | Line 984: | ||
|Llanthony Railway Bridge | |Llanthony Railway Bridge | ||
| | | | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|51.8625230|-2.2581624|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|Gloucester | |Gloucester | ||
Line 986: | Line 992: | ||
|Disused footbridge | |Disused footbridge | ||
| | | | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|51.8623429|2.2590610|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|Gloucester | |Gloucester | ||
Line 992: | Line 998: | ||
|[[File:Gloucester, an old footbridge.jpg|120px]] | |[[File:Gloucester, an old footbridge.jpg|120px]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | colspan="7" bgcolor=#6699CC style="color: black"|'''The East and West Channels rejoin at the Lower Parting''' | + | | colspan="7" bgcolor=#6699CC style="color: black"|'''The East and West Channels rejoin at the Lower Parting'''<ref name="Parting"/> |
|- | |- | ||
|Severn Railway Bridge | |Severn Railway Bridge | ||
|1876 | |1876 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|51.7323442|-2.4744129|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|[[Lydney]] – [[Sharpness]] | |[[Lydney]] – [[Sharpness]] | ||
Line 1,004: | Line 1,010: | ||
|Severn-Wye Cable Tunnel | |Severn-Wye Cable Tunnel | ||
|Circa 1970 | |Circa 1970 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|51.6109814|-2.6692057|zoom=14}} (east) |
!- | !- | ||
|[[Beachley]] – [[Aust]] | |[[Beachley]] – [[Aust]] | ||
− | |The tunnel is | + | |The tunnel is 156 ft deep, with a diameter of 10 ft and a total length of two miles 23 chains.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://business.highbeam.com/411917/article-1G1-135814115/mono-severn-wye-tunnel-project-wins-award|publisher= HighBeam|title= Mono Severn Wye Tunnel Project wins award.|accessdate=10 May 2011}}</ref> The tunnel carries two 400KV circuits, each with three cables.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.convertingtoday.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=12&storycode=32816 |publisher= Global Trade Media|title= Severn-Wye Cable Tunnel refurb |accessdate=10 May 2011}}</ref> The tunnel is owned by npower. The image to the right shows the cables on pylons entering the Aust (eastern) end of the tunnel before going underground. |
|[[File:Pylons - geograph.org.uk - 190588.jpg|120px]] | |[[File:Pylons - geograph.org.uk - 190588.jpg|120px]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | |Severn Bridge | + | |[[Severn Bridge]] |
|1966 | |1966 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|51.60903|-2.63837|zoom=14}} |
!{{Grade I colour}}|{{sort|a|I}} | !{{Grade I colour}}|{{sort|a|I}} | ||
|[[Chepstow]] – Aust | |[[Chepstow]] – Aust | ||
Line 1,020: | Line 1,026: | ||
|Aust Ferry | |Aust Ferry | ||
|1827 | |1827 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|51.598881|-2.633008|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
|Beachley – Aust | |Beachley – Aust | ||
Line 1,028: | Line 1,034: | ||
|Aust Severn Powerline Crossing | |Aust Severn Powerline Crossing | ||
| | | | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|51.60578|-2.64136|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
| | | | ||
Line 1,034: | Line 1,040: | ||
|[[File:Pylon of the Aust Severn Powerline Crossing.jpg|120px]] | |[[File:Pylon of the Aust Severn Powerline Crossing.jpg|120px]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | |Severn Tunnel | + | |[[Severn Tunnel]] |
|1886 | |1886 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|51.575|-2.6889|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
| | | | ||
− | |Railway tunnel, part of the South Wales Main Line | + | |Railway tunnel, part of the South Wales Main Line. Crosses from Gloucestershire into Monmouthshire. |
|[[File:Severntunnel1.jpg|120px]] | |[[File:Severntunnel1.jpg|120px]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | |Second Severn Crossing | + | |[[Second Severn Crossing]] |
|1996 | |1996 | ||
− | |{{ | + | |{{wmap|51.57331|-2.69725|zoom=14}} |
!- | !- | ||
| | | | ||
− | |The lowest crossing on the river. A cable-stayed bridge which may | + | |The lowest crossing on the river. A cable-stayed bridge which may be taken as the start of the Severn Estuary. Crosses from Gloucestershire into Monmouthshire. |
|[[File:The central cable-stayed portion of the second Severn Crossing - geograph.org.uk - 1700965.jpg|120px]] | |[[File:The central cable-stayed portion of the second Severn Crossing - geograph.org.uk - 1700965.jpg|120px]] | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
− | == | + | ==Outside links== |
{{Commons category|Bridges_across_the_River_Severn}} | {{Commons category|Bridges_across_the_River_Severn}} | ||
*[http://www.brantacan.co.uk/severn_bridges.htm Severn bridges] | *[http://www.brantacan.co.uk/severn_bridges.htm Severn bridges] | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Severn Crossings}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:Severn Crossings}} | ||
− | [[Category:River Severn]] | + | [[Category:River Severn|Crossings]] |
Latest revision as of 09:24, 30 January 2021
This is a list of crossings of the River Severn, including bridges, tunnels, ferries and fords, in order from source to mouth.
The Severn has historically been a very important and busy river, and has been bridged throughout history. The bridges that stand today are often of great historical and/or engineering interest — for example the world's first iron bridge, The Iron Bridge, built from cast iron crosses the River Severn at Ironbridge Gorge. The Iron Bridge is one of three bridges on the River Severn that are listed building|listed as grade I structures, including Bewdley Bridge and the Severn Bridge, which was opened in 1966. The lowest bridge is the Second Severn Crossing, opened thirty years later by the Prince of Wales.
In total, 31 bridges that cross the River Severn are listed, either grade I, II* or II. Four bridges are Scheduled Monuments, including The Iron Bridge, which are nationally important archaeological bridges.
Many reaches of the Severn are prone to severe flooding, prompting the design of many unique bridges to cope with this.
Contents
Crossings
Status | Criteria[1] |
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I | Grade I listed. Bridge of exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important |
II* | Grade II* listed. Particularly important bridge of more than special interest |
II | Grade II listed. Bridge of national importance and special interest |
SM | Scheduled Monument. Nationally important archaeological bridge. |
In order, moving downstream:
Crossing | Date | Coordinates | Heritage status |
Locality | Notes | Image |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Montgomeryshire | ||||||
The source of the River Severn | 52°29’36"N, 3°44’4"W | - | (Included for completeness) | |||
First culvert on the Severn | 52°29’19"N, 3°43’36"W | - | Hafren Forest | Provides Forestry Access.
Also carries the Severn Way long distance footpath from left bank to right bank when heading downstream. |
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First footbridge on the Severn | 52°29’13"N, 3°43’20"W | - | Hafren Forest | Carries the Severn Way long distance footpath from right bank to left bank when heading downstream. | ||
Blaen Hafren Falls culvert | 52°28’53"N, 3°42’58"W | - | Hafren Forest | Provides forestry access.
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Second footbridge on the Severn | 1992 | 52°28’22"N, 3°42’5"W | - | Hafren Forest | Previously known as the 'First Bridge On The Severn'. Opened May 1992 by Lady Hooson, wife of Emlyn Hooson, Baron Hooson. Also carries Severn Way long distance footpath from right bank to left bank when heading downstream. The Wye Valley Walk long distance footpath starts here. | |
Rhyd-y-Benwch Ford | 52°28’7"N, 3°41’5"W | - | Hafren Forest | First ford on the Severn. Provides forestry access. | ||
Rhyd-y-Benwch Footbridge | 1997 | 52°28’2"N, 3°40’54"W | - | Hafren Forest | ||
Cwm Ricket Bridge | 52°27’59"N, 3°40’42"W | - | Cwm Ricket | First road bridge on the river. Weight limit of 12.5T. | ||
Cwm Ricket Pipe Bridge | 52°27’59"N, 3°40’40"W | - | Cwm Ricket | Previously known as Irish Bridge and Paddy's Bridge. Provides forestry access, as nearby Cwm Ricket Bridge has a 12.5T weight limit. With high water, it becomes a ford. | ||
Severn Break Its Neck Footbridge | 1995 | 52°27’60"N, 3°40’30"W | - | Rhyd-yr-Onnen | Provides view of waterfall and gorge. | |
Rhyd-yr-Onnen Footbridge | 52°27’55"N, 3°39’51"W | - | Rhyd-yr-Onnen | |||
Hafodfeddgar Farm Bridge | 52°27’32"N, 3°39’25"W | - | Hafodfeddgar | Provides farm access. | ||
Geufron Farm Bridge | 52°27’23"N, 3°38’50"W | - | Geufron | Provides farm access. | ||
Tynwtra Footbridge | 52°27’14"N, 3°38’11"W | - | Tan Hinon | Has been dismantled - only abuttments remain. | ||
Glynhafren Farm Bridge | 52°26’55"N, 3°37’41"W | - | Glynhafren | Provides farm access. | ||
Old Hall Ford | 52°26’53"N, 3°36’52"W | - | Old Hall | Provides farm access. | ||
Glanhafren Bridge | 1972 | 52°26’53"N, 3°36’27"W | - | Old Hall | First tarmac-surfaced road bridge on the Severn. | |
Nantyrhebog Footbridge | 52°27’2"N, 3°34’47"W | - | Glan-y-Nant | |||
Cancoed Footbridge | 52°26’35"N, 3°33’19"W | - | Glan-y-Nant | |||
Felindre Bridge | 1848 | 52°26’35"N, 3°33’19"W | II | Mount Severn | Designed by Thomas Penson, masonry arch bridge | |
Colonel's Bridge | 1975 | 52°26’41"N, 3°32’54"W | - | Llanidloes | Timber bridge also known as Pen-y-Green Bridge, named after Colonel Davies-Jenkins | |
Short Bridge | 1850 | 52°26’57"N, 3°32’33"W | II | Llanidloes | Designed by Thomas Penson | |
Long Bridge | 1826 | 52°27’4"N, 3°32’21"W | II | Llanidloes | Designed by Thomas Penson, carried the B4518 road. | |
Morfodion Farm Bridge | 1859 | 52°27’26"N, 3°30’32"W | - | Llanidloes | Timber bridge built as part of the Llanidloes and Newtown Railway, later becoming part of the Cambrian Railway's route from Newtown to Builth Wells; the railway was closed on 31 December 1962. Now used as a farm access bridge. | |
Dolwen Bridge | 1926 | 52°27’19"N, 3°28’39"W | - | Upper Penrhuddlan | ||
Llandinam Bridge | 1843 | 52°29’11"N, 3°26’13"W | II* | Llandinam | Iron arch bridge designed by Thomas Penson, the first of its type in Montgomeryshire. | |
Caersws Railway Bridge | 52°30’50"N, 3°25’43"W | - | Caersws | Timber bridge carries the Cambrian Line. | ||
Caersws Bridge | 1821 | 52°30’52"N, 3°25’38"W | II | Caersws | Triple span arch bridge designed by Thomas Penson. Carries the A470 road. | |
Festival Footbridge | 1951 | 52°31’17"N, 3°23’21"W | - | Aberhafesp | Suspension footbridge built by David Rowell & Co. | |
Penstrowed Railway Bridge | 52°30’33"N, 3°21’55"W | - | Penstrowed | Carries the Cambrian Line. | ||
Glanhafren Hall Railway Bridge | 52°30’21"N, 3°21’8"W | - | Glanhafren Hall | Carries the Cambrian Line. | ||
Dolerw Park Footbridge | 1973 | 52°30’54"N, 3°19’12"W | - | Newtown, Montgomeryshire | Suspension footbridge designed by Mott, Hay and Anderson | |
The Long Bridge | 1827 | 52°31’1"N, 3°19’0"W | II | Newtown | Designed by Thomas Penson | |
Halfpenny Footbridge | 1972 | 52°30’56"N, 3°18’48"W | - | Newtown | Fourth bridge on this site, the first dating from 1830 | |
Newtown Bypass Bridge | 1993 | 52°30’53"N, 3°18’34"W | - | Newtown | Carries the B4568 road, Cambrian Way. | |
Cilgwrgan Bridge | 1862 | 52°34’30"N, 3°11’13"W | II | Aberbechan | 3-span brickwork arch bridge | |
Abermule Bypass Bridge | 1975 | 52°32’28"N, 3°14’39"W | - | Abermule | ||
Brynderwen Bridge | 1852 | 52°32’52"N, 3°14’12"W | II* | Abermule | Designed by Thomas Penson, built by the Brymbo Company of Wrexham. Bridge is inscribed: “THIS SECOND IRON BRIDGE CONSTRUCTED IN THE COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY WAS ERECTED IN THE YEAR 1852”. | |
Fron Footbridge | 1926 | 52°34’5"N, 3°12’26"W | - | Plas Meredydd | Suspension footbridge by David Rowell & Co | |
Caerhowel Bridge | 1858 | 52°34’30"N, 3°11’13"W | II | Trwstllewelyn | Designed by Thomas Penson. Bridge is narrow, with traffic lights. | |
Cil-cewydd Bridge | 1861 | 52°37’45"N, 3°8’32"W | II | Cil-cewydd | Designed by Thomas Penson. | |
Cil-cewydd Railway Bridge | 52°37’47"N, 3°8’30"W | - | Cil-cewydd | Built for Oswestry and Newtown Railway | ||
Leighton Bridge | 1872 | 52°39’18"N, 3°7’46"W | II | Welshpool | Carries the B4381 road. The listing description is "Bridge over channel N of Severn Lodge". | |
Buttington Railway Bridge | 52°40’19"N, 3°6’57"W | - | Welshpool | |||
Buttington Bridge | 1872 | 52°40’21"N, 3°6’58"W | II | Welshpool | Cast iron arch bridge, carries the A458 road. | |
Pool Quay Farm Bridge | 52°41’40"N, 3°6’8"W | - | Pool Quay | |||
Llandrinio Bridge | 1775 | 52°44’45"N, 3°2’27"W | II | Llandrinio | Stone arch bridge. Oldest surviving bridge on the river. Bridge is narrow with traffic lights. | |
Crewgreen Bridge | 1947 | 52°44’8"N, 2°59’38"W | - | Crewgreen | Built as a railway bridge but converted to a road bridge. Crosses from Montgomeryshire to Shropshire. | |
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Montford Bypass Bridge | 1992 | 52°43’51"N, 2°50’45"W | - | Montford | Carries the A5 road. Designed by Sir Owen Williams and Partners as part of the A5 Telford to Shrewsbury and A49 link improvement. | |
Montford Bridge | 1792 | 52°43’56"N, 2°50’33"W | II | Montford Bridge | Masonry arch bridge by Thomas Telford. Former A5 route, now carried the B4380 road. | |
Frankwell Footbridge | 1979 | 52°42’38"N, 2°45’18"W | - | Frankwell, Shrewsbury | Cable-stayed footbridge designed by Mott, Hay and Anderson | |
St George's Bridge | 52°42’37"N, 2°45’24"W | - | Shrewsbury | Demolished in 1795 and replaced by the Welsh Bridge. It was also known as the Old Welsh Bridge. | ||
Welsh Bridge | 1795 | 52°42’36"N, 2°45’29"W | II* | Frankwell, Shrewsbury | ||
Porthill Bridge | 1922 | 52°42’30"N, 2°45’49"W | - | Shrewsbury | Suspension footbridge by David Rowell & Co | |
Kingsland Bridge | 1881 | 52°42’16"N, 2°45’32"W | II | Shrewsbury | Toll road bridge | |
Greyfriars Footbridge | 1879 | 52°42’17"N, 2°44’56"W | - | Coleham, Shrewsbury | Wrought iron truss bridge | |
English Bridge | 1927 | 52°42’24"N, 2°44’51"W | II* | Shrewsbury | Designed by John Gwynn. Completely rebuilt in the 1920s using the original 1774 stone work, but the bridge was widened by 26 feet and the gradient reduced; reopened on 26 October 1927. It carries the A458 road. | |
Shrewsbury Railway Station Bridge | 1838 | 52°42’38"N, 2°44’52"W | - | Shrewsbury | Designed by Robert Stephenson and Joseph Locke | |
Castle Walk Footbridge | 1951 | 52°42’45"N, 2°44’38"W | - | Shrewsbury | The first prestressed concrete balanced cantilever bridge in the Britain | |
Telford Way Bridge | 1964 | 52°43’21"N, 2°43’57"W | - | Shrewsbury | Prestressed concrete bridge. Designed by Scott Wilson Group, it carries the A5112 road. | |
Shrewsbury Bypass Bridge | 1992 | 52°43’20"N, 2°42’24"W | - | Shrewsbury | Carries the A49 road. | |
Shrewsbury Bypass Bridge | 1992 | 52°43’1"N, 2°42’17"W | - | Shrewsbury | Carries the A49 road. | |
Belvidere Bridge | 1848 | 52°42’30"N, 2°42’46"W | II* | Shrewsbury | Designed by William Baker; carries the Wolverhampton to Shrewsbury Line. | |
Shrewsbury Bypass Bridge | 1992 | 52°41’39"N, 2°42’34"W | - | Shrewsbury | Carries the A5/A49. | |
Atcham New Bridge | 1929 | 52°40’47"N, 2°40’53"W | - | Atcham | Designed by L G Mouchel | |
Atcham Bridge | 1776 | 52°40’46"N, 2°40’52"W | II* | Atcham | Masonry arch viaduct designed by John Gwynn | |
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Cressage Bridge | 1913 | 52°38’13"N, 2°36’0"W | - | Cressage | Carries the B4380 road. Reinforced concrete bridge by L G Mouchel | |
Buildwas Bridge | 1992 | 52°38’11"N, 2°31’32"W | - | Buildwas | Carries the A4169 road. Replaced a bridge previously built in 1796 by Thomas Telford | |
Ironbridge "A" Road Bridge | 1932 | 52°38’11"N, 2°30’47"W | - | Ironbridge | Coalbrookdale. Steel truss bridge providing access to Ironbridge Power Station | |
Ironbridge "B" Road Bridge | 1963 | 52°37’59"N, 2°30’25"W | - | Ironbridge | Coalbrookdale. Prestressed concrete bridge providing access to Ironbridge Power Station | |
Albert Edward Bridge | 1864 | 52°37’50"N, 2°30’12"W | II | Designed by John Fowler; carries the remaining section of the Wellington to Craven Arms Railway | ||
The Iron Bridge | 1779 | 52°37’35"N, 2°28’23"W | I | Ironbridge | Arch bridge; the world's first cast iron bridge, built by Abraham Darby, now foot access only. In the 1970s, major work was undertaken to restore the bridge, including an inverted concrete arch in the river bed to keep the abutments apart. | |
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Free Bridge, Jackfield | 1909 | 52°37’35"N, 2°28’21"W | II | Jackfield | The Free Bridge, which was also known as the Haynes Memorial Bridge, opened in 1909 by public subscription, it was the first toll-free crossing of the Ironbridge Gorge. The bridge was the first bridge in England constructed using reinforced concrete and was designed by L G Mouchel. The bridge became unsafe and was demolished in 1993 to make way for the new Jackfield Bridge. | |
Jackfield Bridge | 1994 | 52°37’35"N, 2°28’21"W | - | Jackfield | cable-stayed footbridge designed by Gifford & Partners, carrying the B4373 road. | |
Jackfield and Coalport Memorial Footbridge | 1922 | 52°37’11"N, 2°27’13"W | - | Coalport | A steel truss footbridge | |
Coalport Bridge | 1818 | 52°36’55"N, 2°26’31"W | II* | Coalport | iron arch bridge, replaced a crossing built in 1777 | |
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Coalport Sewage Treatment Works Bridge | 52°36’40"N, 2°25’56"W | - | Coalport | Bridge serving the Coalport Sewage Treatment Works, owned by Severn Trent Water | ||
Apley Park Bridge | 1905 | 52°34’55"N, 2°26’4"W | - | Suspension footbridge, designed and built by David Rowell & Co. This is a private road bridge for the Apley Park Estate, and is not a public footpath. Weight limit is 1 tonne, and only one vehicle allowed on the bridge at a time. | ||
Severn Bridge, Bridgnorth | 1823 | 52°32’3"N, 2°24’58"W | II | Bridgnorth | Originally mediæval, but rebuilt in 1795 with improvements made Thomas Telford in 1823 | |
Bridgnorth Bypass Bridge | 1985 | 52°31’39"N, 2°25’2"W | - | Bridgnorth | A458 | |
Hampton Loade Water Treatment Works bridge | 1965 | 52°28’51"N, 2°22’31"W | - | Hampton Loade | Bridge serving the Hampton Loade Water Treatment Works. The tubular welded blue arches are waterpipes that carry a small roadway suspended below. The bridge is owned by South Staffordshire Water. | |
Hampton Loade Ferry | <1600 | 52°28’34"N, 2°22’26"W | - | Hampton Loade | The only 'Reaction Cable' ferry in the UK. The present boat dates from 2004. It is 20 feet by 9 feet and carries up to 12 passengers plus the operator. Operated by the Hampton Loade Community Trust at weekends during the summer provided the river level is suitable. | |
Highley-Alveley Footbridge | 2006 | 52°27’10"N, 2°22’17"W | - | Highley | Replaced the Alveley Colliery Bridge, which was built in 1937 to take coal to Stourport Power Station. | |
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Arley footbridge | 1971 | 52°25’6"N, 2°20’45"W | - | Upper Arley | Truss footbridge, replaced a vehicular ferry | |
Victoria Bridge | 1861 | 52°24’38"N, 2°20’41"W | II* | Upper Arley. | Cast iron arch designed by John Fowler. Carries the Severn Valley Railway between Staffordshire and Worcestershire. | |
Elan aqueduct | circa 1900 | 52°24’4"N, 2°19’53"W | - | Trimpley | Carries water from the Elan Valley at Rhayader to Birmingham. It is also known as the Elan Valley Pipeline Bridge. Crosses from Staffordshire into Shropshire. | |
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Dowles Bridge | 1864 | 52°23’7"N, 2°19’30"W | - | On the former Tenbury & Bewdley Railway; dismantled 1965, piers only remaining. Crosses from Shropshire into Worcestershire | ||
Bewdley Bridge | 1798 | 52°22’35"N, 2°18’50"W | I | Bewdley | Multiple masonry arches, designed by Thomas Telford. Listed as "Severn Bridge Including Flanking Arches and Balustrade". | |
Bewdley Bypass Bridge | 1987 | 52°21’59"N, 2°18’15"W | - | Bewdley | Carries the A456 road | |
Stourport Bridge | 1870 | 52°20’14"N, 2°16’59"W | II | Stourport-on-Severn | Single iron arch, replaced a 1775 bridge. Listed as "Bridge over River Severn" | |
Holt Fleet Bridge | 1828 | 52°16’5"N, 2°15’32"W | II | Holt Fleet | Cast iron trussed arch; designed by Telford, opened 1828 and strengthened with reinforced concrete in 1928. Identical design to Galton Bridge, Smethwick over canal (1829). | |
Bevere Island Bridge | 1844 | 52°13’58"N, 2°14’21"W | - | Grimley | Links island to East bank; not a full crossing. | |
Sabrina Footbridge | 1992 | 52°11’40"N, 2°13’55"W | - | Worcester | Asymmetrical, cable-stayed bridge with one tower. | |
Worcester Railway Bridge | 1904 | 52°11’35"N, 2°13’47"W | II | Worcester | Iron truss. Listed as "Railway Bridge, Worcester" | |
Worcester Bridge | 1781 | 52°11’27"N, 2°13’35"W | II | Worcester | Multiple masonry arches designed by John Gwynn. Reconstructed in 1930. Carried the A44 | |
Worcester Cathedral Ferry | Ancient | - | Worcester | Also known as Priory Ferry. Operated every day till 1950's. Service restarted in 1983. As of 2009, it is the only Rowing Ferry across the River Severn; it is operated by volunteers during the summer, every afternoon at weekends and bank holidays. | ||
Diglis Bridge | June 2010 | 52°10’34"N, 2°13’29"W | - | Worcester | Located just downstream of Diglis Island. Carrying pedestrians and Route 46 of the National Cycle Network | |
Carrington Bridge | 1985 | 52°9’46"N, 2°13’4"W | - | Worcester | Carrying the A4440 Southern Link Road [2] | |
Rhydd Ferry | 52°6’27"N, 2°14’32"W | - | Worcester | Ferry was working until approximately 1914.[3] | ||
Upton-upon-Severn bridge | 1940 | 52°3’56"N, 2°13’4"W | - | Upton-upon-Severn | Girder bridge, latest of several here dating back to 1539. | |
Queenhill Viaduct | 1960 | 52°1’49"N, 2°11’43"W | - | Queenhill | Carrying the M50 motorway | |
Mythe Bridge | 1826 | 52°0’7"N, 2°9’49"W | II* | Mythe | Near Tewkesbury. Cast iron arch, built by Telford. Opened as a toll bridge; now free. Major repair work in 1993/94; now single lane with 3m width limit and 17 ton weight limit and controlled by traffic lights. Crosses from Worcestershire to Gloucestershire. | |
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Haw Bridge | 1961 | 51°56’56"N, 2°13’36"W | - | Near the village of Apperley | West of Tewkesbury. steel beam bridge. | |
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The River Severn splits at the Upper Parting between the 2-mile long West Channel, known locally as the Maisemore Channel,[4] and the 3.6 mile-long East Channel around Alney Island[5] | ||||||
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Maisemore Bridge | 1956 | 51°53’19"N, 2°16’4"W | - | Maisemore | Carries the A417. Single masonry arch, latest of several bridges here dating back to 1230. | |
New Over Bridge (Northern Bypass) | 1974 | 51°52’30"N, 2°16’4"W | - | Gloucester | A40 | |
Over Bridge | 1829 | 51°52’28"N, 2°16’5"W | SM | Gloucester | Single masonry arch, built by Telford. | |
Over Railway Bridge | 1957 | -2.2681832/zoom=14 51°52’26"N, 2°16’5"W | - | Gloucester | Railway bridge on the Gloucester to Newport Line | |
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Waltham bridge (Northern Bypass) | 1983 | 51°52’30"N, 2°16’1"W | - | Gloucester | A40 | |
Black Bridge | 51°52’30"N, 2°16’1"W | - | Gloucester | Railway bridge on the Gloucester to Newport Line | ||
Westgate Bridge (eastbound) | 2000 | 51°52’12"N, 2°15’24"W | - | Gloucester | A417. It replaced an earlier bridges opened in 1189, 1809 and 1974. | |
Westgate Footbridge | March 2000 | 51°52’11"N, 2°15’24"W | - | Gloucester | ||
Westgate Bridge (westbound) | 2000 | 51°52’10"N, 2°15’25"W | - | Gloucester | A417. It replaced an earlier bridge opened in 1974. | |
Castle Meads Footbridge | 1987 | 51°51’52"N, 2°15’12"W | - | Gloucester | A430 | |
Castle Meads Bridge | 2005 | 51°51’45"N, 2°15’27"W | - | Gloucester | ||
Llanthony Railway Bridge | 51°51’45"N, 2°15’29"W | - | Gloucester | |||
Disused footbridge | 51°51’44"N, 2°15’33"E | - | Gloucester | |||
The East and West Channels rejoin at the Lower Parting[5] | ||||||
Severn Railway Bridge | 1876 | 51°43’56"N, 2°28’28"W | - | Lydney – Sharpness | Demolished 1970 after accident. | |
Severn-Wye Cable Tunnel | Circa 1970 | 51°36’40"N, 2°40’9"W (east) | - | Beachley – Aust | The tunnel is 156 ft deep, with a diameter of 10 ft and a total length of two miles 23 chains.[6] The tunnel carries two 400KV circuits, each with three cables.[7] The tunnel is owned by npower. The image to the right shows the cables on pylons entering the Aust (eastern) end of the tunnel before going underground. | |
Severn Bridge | 1966 | 51°36’33"N, 2°38’18"W | I | Chepstow – Aust | Steel suspension bridge. Listed as "Severn Bridge and Aust Viaduct, First Severn Crossing". | |
Aust Ferry | 1827 | 51°35’56"N, 2°37’59"W | - | Beachley – Aust | Closed circa 1860. Service recommenced 1926, finally closed 1966. | |
Aust Severn Powerline Crossing | 51°36’21"N, 2°38’29"W | - | Longest powerline span in the UK at 1 mile long. | |||
Severn Tunnel | 1886 | 51°34’30"N, 2°41’20"W | - | Railway tunnel, part of the South Wales Main Line. Crosses from Gloucestershire into Monmouthshire. | ||
Second Severn Crossing | 1996 | 51°34’24"N, 2°41’50"W | - | The lowest crossing on the river. A cable-stayed bridge which may be taken as the start of the Severn Estuary. Crosses from Gloucestershire into Monmouthshire. |
Bibliography
- Witts, Chris, A Century of Bridges, River Severn Publications, 2nd ed, 1998
Notes
- ↑ Listed Buildings, English Heritage, http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/caring/listing/listed-buildings/, retrieved 22 April 2011
- ↑ http://archive.worcesternews.co.uk/2002/7/8/261801.html
- ↑ "Rhydd Ferry". H W Gwilliam. whepages. 1982. http://whe.multiservers.com/whepages/Severn/rhyddfe.htm. Retrieved 28 May 2011.
- ↑ "Over Bridge history and research". English Heritage. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/over-bridge/history-and-research/. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "River Severn at Gloucester: Flood Risk Management Study". Environment Agency. http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/static/documents/Leisure/gloucester3_1_1250294.pdf. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
- ↑ "Mono Severn Wye Tunnel Project wins award.". HighBeam. http://business.highbeam.com/411917/article-1G1-135814115/mono-severn-wye-tunnel-project-wins-award. Retrieved 10 May 2011.
- ↑ "Severn-Wye Cable Tunnel refurb". Global Trade Media. http://www.convertingtoday.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=12&storycode=32816. Retrieved 10 May 2011.
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