OS grid reference SJ488121 Locale Shrewsbury Preceded by Porthill Bridge Opened 1881 Location Shrewsbury Architect John William Grover | Crosses River Severn Heritage status Grade II Followed by Greyfriars Bridge Longest span 65 m Body of water River Severn | |
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Constructed by Cleveland Bridge & Engineering Company Similar River Severn, Porthill Bridge, Welsh Bridge, Castle Walk Footbridge, English Bridge | ||
Kingsland bridge shrewsbury
Kingsland Bridge is a privately owned toll bridge, spanning the River Severn in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. It is located near Shrewsbury School and the cost for cars to cross is 20p. It is a Grade II listed building.
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Role to collect tolls on shrewsbury s kingsland bridge
History
A bill promoting the toll bridge was first introduced to Parliament in 1873, and eventually passed in 1880. The bridge was promoted by Henry Robertson, who was also M.P. for Shrewsbury and designed by the civil engineer John William Grover. It was constructed in 1883 by the Cleveland Bridge & Engineering Company, which also built the Victoria Falls Bridge. The bridge spans 212 feet (64.6m) and comprises two metal arch ribs, from which the main bridge deck is hung. It cost £11,156 to build.
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