Swing Bridge over North Entrance Lock, Cumberland Basin, Bristol - Bristol, City of (UA)
Wrought iron bridge with tubular supporting members built c1844 by IK Brunel Moved to current location in 1873. It has been redundant and decaying on the dock since the construction of Plimsoll Bridge in C20. Since 2014 a number of surveys on the condition of the fabric and some trial repairs have been carried out with the help of grant funding from Historic England. Investigations and repairs carried out so far have enabled to test the rotational mechanism which is still functioning. However the bridge is still in need of extensive repairs and a sustainable use.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- SWING BRIDGE OVER NORTH ENTRANCE LOCK
- Heritage Category:
- Listed Building grade II*
- List Entry Number:
- 1202186
- Local Planning Authority:
- Bristol, City of (UA)
- Site Type:
- Transport > Bridge
Location
- Building Name:
- Swing Bridge over North Entrance Lock
- Street Name:
- Cumberland Basin
- Locality:
- Bristol
- Unitary Authority:
- Bristol, City of (UA)
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Bristol West
- Region:
- South West
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Very bad
- Occupancy / Use:
- Not applicable
- Priority:
- C - Slow decay; no solution agreed
- Previous Priority:
- C
- Ownership:
- Local authority
- Designation:
- Listed Building grade II*, CA
Contact Details
Alessandra Perrone 0117 975 1345
