About the bridge

This swing bridge is the last of its kind still in place on the Stroudwater Navigation so has both great historical and rarity value.

It is not listed but is an important local element in the Canal Conservation Area and in the assemblage of historic structures at Saul Junction.

The bridge is a locally distinctive structure and makes an important contribution to interpreting the vernacular architecture of the Stroudwater. It also enables an understanding of the 19th century engineering of swing bridges.

Together these factors make the bridge a crucial heritage survivor, helping to promote Saul Junction as a visitor destination and focal point in the restoration of the Cotswold Canals.