Name: Cantlop Bridge
Rating: 5.0

Cantlop Bridge

Condover, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY5 7DD, UK

1-99 Years

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The cast-iron Cantlop bridge, built in 1813, was part of an expanding network of bridges built to improve communication and trade in Shropshire. It was possibly designed and certainly approved by the great engineer Thomas Telford, who was instrumental in shaping industrial Shropshire and the West Midlands.

The single-span bridge was built to an innovative design approved by the Scottish civil engineer Thomas Telford. Unlike the bridge at Iron Bridge, built by Abraham Darby, Cantlop Bridge does not follow the design of a wooden bridge.

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Features

The cast-iron Cantlop bridge, built in 1813, was part of an expanding network of bridges built to improve communication and trade in Shropshire.
The single-span bridge was built to an innovative design approved by the Scottish civil engineer Thomas Telford. Unlike the bridge at Iron Bridge, built by Abraham Darby, Cantlop Bridge does not follow the design of a wooden bridge.x
Telford recognised the strength of iron and engineered lighter frames that required less of this material. The structure was strong enough to support a flat deck without a central pier that could hinder navigation along the river.
Cantlop Bridge is the only Telford-approved cast-iron bridge remaining in situ in Shropshire. Cast iron is a very durable material, but it is relatively weak in tension and is no longer considered suitable for road bridges.
The bridge has not been used by traffic since the 1970s when the adjacent concrete bridge was built.

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Parking: Parking is available in a layby just beyond the new bridge.
Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome.

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Free Entry.

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/cantlop-bridge/opening-times/

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Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open any reasonable time during daylight hours.

Address: Condover, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY5 7DD, UK

Post Code: SY5 7DD

Council: Shropshire

County: Shropshire

Road Access: 3⁄4 mile south-west of Berrington on an unclassified road off A458.
Bus Access: Boultons (of Cardington) service 540.
Train Access: Shrewsbury 5 miles.
Bicycle Access: Find this site on The National Cycle Network.
Parking: Parking is available in a layby just beyond the new bridge.