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Lady Bridge

A Grade II Listed Building in Tamworth, Staffordshire

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Coordinates

Latitude: 52.6316 / 52°37'53"N

Longitude: -1.6981 / 1°41'53"W

OS Eastings: 420529

OS Northings: 303801

OS Grid: SK205038

Mapcode National: GBR 4FD.X3V

Mapcode Global: WHCH3.W3KW

Plus Code: 9C4WJ8J2+JQ

Entry Name: Lady Bridge

Listing Date: 21 July 1977

Grade: II

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1297333

English Heritage Legacy ID: 386498

ID on this website: 101297333

Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79

County: Staffordshire

District: Tamworth

Electoral Ward/Division: Castle

Parish: Non Civil Parish

Built-Up Area: Bitterscote

Traditional County: Staffordshire

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Staffordshire

Church of England Parish: Tamworth St Editha

Church of England Diocese: Lichfield

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Description



TAMWORTH

SK2003NE HOLLOWAY
670-1/9/73 Lady Bridge
21/07/77

GV II

Bridge over River Tame. Medieval origins; rebuilt 1796 after
old bridge was destroyed by flooding; widened 1840. Ashlar.
Classical style. 6 rusticated segmental arches, the 2 to
centre larger, with continuous hood band; plain C19 or C20
parapet to east, roll moulding and coped parapet to west;
south ends have octagonal piers. Signs of widening to 4 outer
arches. The bridge is a significant element in the landscape
setting of the castle (q.v.).
(White: History, Gazeteer and Directory of Tamworth: 1851-:
P.616).


Listing NGR: SK2052903801

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