Severn Bridge including Flanking Arches and Balustrade, Bewdley - Wyre Forest

Bridge over the river Severn, 1798 by Thomas Telford. Mostly sandstone forming three arches over river, two towpath arches on south bank, 14 arches on north bank extending about 50 metres to south east; balustrades on river part of stone, cast iron on land. The stone balustrade is suffering extensive stone erosion as are the flanking piers. The cast iron is rusting badly. There have been incidents of traffic impact damage to the balustrades.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Severn Bridge including Flanking Arches and Balustrade

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1100000

Local Planning Authority:

Wyre Forest

Site Type:

Civil > Public building

Location

Building Name:

Severn Bridge including Flanking Arches and Balustrade

County:

Worcestershire

District / Borough:

Wyre Forest

Parish:

Bewdley

Parliamentary Constituency:

Wyre Forest

Region:

Midlands

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Not applicable

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Local authority

Designation:

Listed Building grade I, CA