Belvidere Bridge

Belvidere Bridge is a railway bridge that carries trains across the River Severn using two cast iron arches set at an angle. A central pier made from dressed grey sandstone divides the crossing and provides structural support for both spans.

This railway bridge was built in 1849 for the Shrewsbury and Birmingham Railway line as part of the region's growing rail network. It was designed under engineer William Baker with contractors Hammond and Murray overseeing the construction.

The shields on the central pier show the names of engineer William Baker and the contractors who built this structure, serving as a record of those involved in its creation.

This bridge is visible from the Severn riverbanks and can be viewed by pedestrians and train passengers from different angles. The best views of the cast iron work and sandstone pier come from the riverside paths or from the water itself.

The arches were assembled from cast iron segments made at the Coalbrookdale foundry, a major iron works of the period. Diamond-shaped latticework fills the spaces between the arch segments, creating a distinctive visual pattern.

Location: Shrewsbury

GPS coordinates: 52.70828,-2.71272

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:42