Scheduled MonumentsEnglandCoalport Bridge

Coalport Bridge

England
List entry 1006235
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Coalport Bridge is a cast iron bridge spanning the River Severn at Coalport in Shropshire, constructed in 1818 to serve the industrial works of the Coalport China Manufactory and associated ceramic production facilities. The bridge exemplifies early nineteenth-century cast iron engineering and represents an important technological achievement in the development of iron bridge design during the Industrial Revolution. Its construction facilitated access to the china works and reflects the significant industrial activity that characterised the Ironbridge Gorge during this period. The structure remains a notable example of Regency-era industrial infrastructure within one of Britain's most important centres of industrial heritage.

Coalport Bridge is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1006235. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Coalport Bridge?

Coalport Bridge is a cast iron bridge spanning the River Severn at Coalport in Shropshire, constructed in 1818 to serve the industrial works of the Coalport China Manufactory and associated ceramic production facilities. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1006235.

Who is responsible for protecting Coalport Bridge?

Coalport Bridge is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1006235.

What other scheduled monuments are near Coalport Bridge?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Coalport Inclined Plane (0.9 km), Lilleshall Beam Blowing Engines (1.5 km), Old Park Farm moated site (1.9 km).

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