Avon Bridge | |
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 Railway Bridge over the Avon | |
| Coordinates | 51°26′59″N 2°33′28″W / 51.4497°N 2.5578°W |
| Carries | Great Western Main Line |
| Crosses | River Avon, Bristol |
| Locale | Bristol, England |
| Heritage status | Grade I |
| History | |
| Architect | Isambard Kingdom Brunel |
| Location | |
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The Avon Bridge is a railway bridge over the River Avon in Brislington, Bristol, England. It was built in 1839 by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and has been designated by Historic England as a Grade I listed building.[1] The contract was originally awarded to William Ranger, who fell behind with the build and had his construction plant seized so the Great Western Railway company could finish construction. Ranger started legal proceedings against the company, but they were eventually quashed by Lord Cranworth.
The bridge carries the Great Western Main Line over the River Avon into Bristol Temple Meads station, approximately 300 metres (980 ft) west (downstream) of Netham Weir.
- ^ Historic England. "Avon Bridge (1219892)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 26 February 2016.