Swan Bridge

Swan Bridge is a Grade II listed bridge over the Castle Mill Stream in the city of Oxford, England. It forms part of Paradise Street. The bridge is close to Oxford Castle to the north. Also to the north on the Castle Mill Stream is Quaking Bridge. To the south is a bridge for Oxpens Road.

The bridge was Grade II listed in 1972.[1]

Also located in Paradise Street close to the bridge on the Castle Mill Stream was the Swan's Nest Brewery (later the Swan Brewery), dating from the early 18th century.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Swan Bridge, Oxford". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 20 August 2012.
  2. ↑ Page, W. H., ed. (1907). "Industries: Malting and Brewing". A History of the County of Oxford. Victoria County History. Volume 2. Archibald Constable & Co. pp. 225–277.
Next crossing upstream Castle Mill Stream Next crossing downstream
Quaking Bridge Swan Bridge
Grid reference: SP509061		 Oxpens Road

Coordinates: 51°45′04″N 1°15′49″W / 51.7512°N 1.2636°W / 51.7512; -1.2636


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