Bewdley Bridge is a three-span masonry arch bridge over the River Severn at Bewdley, Worcestershire, designed by civil engineer Thomas Telford.
[3] Parts of the fifteenth-century bridge were rediscovered in 2004 during excavations for new flood defences.
[4] Thomas Telford designed the current bridge and was assisted by resident civil engineer, M Davidson.
The bridge was one of the main objectives of Oliver Cromwell, during the Battle of Worcester.
Colonel Robert Lilburne, along with Major Mercer, 5 troops of Worcester Dragoons,[6] Worcestershire horse and 2 troops of Colonel Rich's regiment[7] were assigned to secure the bridge during the Battle.