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Swiss Bridge

A Grade II Listed Building in Claughton, Wirral

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Coordinates

Latitude: 53.3933 / 53°23'36"N

Longitude: -3.0377 / 3°2'15"W

OS Eastings: 331087

OS Northings: 389002

OS Grid: SJ310890

Mapcode National: GBR 7Y76.49

Mapcode Global: WH876.9YPZ

Plus Code: 9C5R9XV6+8W

Entry Name: Swiss Bridge

Listing Date: 28 March 1974

Last Amended: 10 August 1992

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1201594

English Heritage Legacy ID: 389128

ID on this website: 101201594

Location: Birkenhead Park, Claughton, Wirral, Merseyside, CH41

County: Wirral

Electoral Ward/Division: Claughton

Parish: Non Civil Parish

Built-Up Area: Birkenhead

Traditional County: Cheshire

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Merseyside

Church of England Parish: Birkenhead Christ the King

Church of England Diocese: Chester

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Description



BIRKENHEAD

SJ3189 BIRKENHEAD PARK
789-1/8/26 Swiss Bridge
28/03/74
(Formerly Listed as:
BIRKENHEAD PARK
Footbridge over part of east lake)

GV II

Footbridge over lake. c1843-7 but extensively renewed. Timber
and stone with tiled roof. Stone abutments and timber main
structure with panelled parapet decorated with scallops,
chevrons and bulls eyes. Wood railings to steps each side.
Wood columns with 4-way bracing carry the red tiled roof with
ridge cresting.


Listing NGR: SJ3108789002

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