English Bridge At Sj 496 123 is a Grade II* listed building in the Shropshire local planning authority area, England. First listed on 10 January 1953. A C18 Bridge.
English Bridge At Sj 496 123
- WRENN ID
- empty-bastion-sparrow
- Grade
- II*
- Local Planning Authority
- Shropshire
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 10 January 1953
- Type
- Bridge
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
SHREWSBURY
SJ4912SE English Bridge at SJ 496 123 653-1/16/1 10/01/53
GV II*
Bridge over River Severn. 1769, rebuilt 1926. Original design by John Gwynn. Ashlar. 7-arch span, with pilasters and cutwaters between the arches. Rusticated voussoirs to shallow segmental arches, and stressed keystones with shell motifs. Central arch emphasised with dolphins carved on the cutwaters, and a head of Neptune on the keystone. Balustraded parapet with solid panels over each pilaster carrying ball finials, and over the centres of the arches, carrying cast-iron lamp standards. Central panel has pediment, with date and Salop arms on outer face, inscribed with details of construction and reconstruction on inner face. Curved flight of steps to north west leads from road to river level.
Listing NGR: SJ4958312362
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