The Haw Bridge over the river Severn
Introduction
The photograph on this page of The Haw Bridge over the river Severn by Roger Davies as part of the Geograph project.
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The Haw Bridge over the river Severn
Image: © Roger Davies Taken: 23 Apr 2008
This bridge was completed in September 1961 following an accident in December 1958 when a barge struck its predecessor causing it to collapse. Replacing a ferry the original bridge on this site was constructed in 1824 at the behest of the people of Cheltenham hoping trade with south Wales might by-pass Gloucester! In former times at periods of low water the Severn was fordable at this point and the crossing was known as "Haw Passage".
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Image Location
Latitude
51.948656
Longitude
-2.226634