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Powick Old Bridge : This 15th century bridge over the River Teme has a significant place in English history for it was near this bridge that the English Civil War began and ended. On the 23 September 1642, the opening action of the war took place here with the Battle of Powick Bridge, more accurately described as a skirmish. Nine years later, almost to the date on 3 September 1651, the Battle of Worcester took place near here, this was the final battle of the war with Cromwell's Parliamentarian army finally crushing the Royalist cause.
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Old Powick Bridge over the River Teme
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General Information

Completion: 15th century
Status: in use

Project Type

Structure: Segmental arch bridge
Support conditions:
Function / usage: Road bridge
Material: Masonry bridge
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Awards and Distinctions

1954
1924

Location

Location: , , , ,
Coordinates: 52° 10' 12.98" N    2° 14' 32.91" W
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Technical Information

Materials

piers masonry
arches masonry

Chronology

23 September 1642

The Battle of Powick Bridge is fought in a field by the bridge. It was the first engangement between Royalists and Parlamentarians of the First English Civil War.

Participants

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  • About this
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  • Structure-ID
    20083778
  • Published on:
    23/09/2022
  • Last updated on:
    25/09/2022
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