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Telescopic rail bridge over the River Parrett is a nineteenth-century swing bridge constructed to facilitate railway access across the river near Bridgwater Dock. The structure employs a telescopic mechanism, a relatively uncommon engineering solution that allowed the bridge span to extend and retract to permit passage of vessels while maintaining rail continuity. Located approximately 270 metres south-east of Bridgwater Dock lock, the bridge represents an important example of Victorian industrial engineering adapted to the dual requirements of rail transport and river navigation. The bridge's design reflects the period's innovative approaches to resolving conflicts between expanding railway networks and the maintenance of commercial waterway traffic.
Telescopic rail bridge over the River Parrett, 270m south east of Bridgwater Dock lock is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1020624. View the official record →
Telescopic rail bridge over the River Parrett is a nineteenth-century swing bridge constructed to facilitate railway access across the river near Bridgwater Dock. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1020624.
Telescopic rail bridge over the River Parrett, 270m south east of Bridgwater Dock lock 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 1020624.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Chandos Glass Cone, at the junction of Northgate and Valetta Place (0.2 km), Brick and tile kiln west of East Quay, 200m east of Bridgwater Dock lock (0.2 km), Churchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyard (4.5 km).
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