Bewdley Bridge

Bewdley Bridge is a stone arch bridge that crosses the River Severn using three arches to span the water. The structure carries both road traffic and pedestrians across the river, linking the two sides of the town via the B4190 route.

Engineer Thomas Telford designed this structure, which was finished in 1798 and replaced an earlier bridge that had occupied the same spot. That older structure dated from the 15th century, making it a significant earlier crossing point.

The bridge has become woven into the identity of this market town, and locals pass over it daily as part of their ordinary routines. Its presence shapes how people experience the town and move through the community.

The bridge provides straightforward access on foot or by car and is well-maintained for regular use. Visitors can walk across to enjoy different views of the structure and the surrounding river valley.

Excavations in the early 2000s uncovered remains of the medieval bridge buried beneath the current structure. These discoveries revealed layers of history at the site and showed how engineering solutions changed over centuries.

Location: Bewdley

GPS coordinates: 52.37650,-2.31390

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:04