Grosvenor Bridge
What is it?
Grosvenor Bridge is now a foot/cycle bridge connecting Kensington
Meadows with the Kennet and Avon canal towpath.
Where is it in Bath?
The bridge is over the River Avon upstream from
Cleveland Bridge and is
to the rear of Grosvenor Buildings on the London Road:
There are two plaques affixed to the inside
of the central section balustrade:
Plaque 1:
The text of Plaque 1 reads
"City of Bath
Grosvenor Bridge
Rebuilt 1929.
F. P. Sissons, M.Inst.M. & Cy.E. City Engineer"
Plaque 2:
The text of Plaque 2 reads
"The original bridge was built in 1850 by T. Shew
Contractors for rebuilding 1929 Lotz & Kier"
Location map of Grosvenor Bridge (off map to right):
(c) 2011
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