MOR BROOK BRIDGE 1824 near Eardington SO733 885 N52o 29’ 39.4” W2o 23’ 38.1”
This bridge was added to the towpath along the Severn River to allow the horses to cross the side stream known as Mor Brook. about four miles south of Bridgenorth. It was designed and built by John Onion of Broseley. It has a single cast iron arch with a span of 30 feet. The tie rods are four inches in diameter between the ribs. The parapet and hand rail are integral and of cast iron .
This is an especially elusive bridge. Take the road out of Bridgenorth (A442) towards Highley. At the far end of the village of Eardington, be on the lookout for a right turn taking the road under a railroad bridge. Immediately before that curve are two roads on your left: one private, and one “rough” which has a crossbar on top of two iron posts and that is the one you want. It ends in a gravel parking lot for fishermen. Walk along the right edge of the planted field a few hundred yards to Mor Brook Bridge.