Tirley - B4213

Many thanks to  Gloucestershire County Council  for capitally funding its installation.  Please click here for flooding information regarding this location. In order to effectively monitor water levels and road conditions in the area prone to flooding, a strategically positioned Farson webcam is employed at the location where the B4213 is affected. This webcam provides real-time surveillance, allowing for timely assessment and response to the changing conditions. Tirley is a village and civil parish located in Gloucestershire, England. It is part of the Borough of Tewkesbury district, situated approximately 4 miles south-west of Tewkesbury and 6 miles north of Gloucester. The village rests on a low limestone ridge just above the floodplain of the River Severn and is accessible via the B4213 road, located half a mile west of Haw Bridge, a historic crossing point on the Severn since the 13th century. The village features a parish church dedicated to St. Michael and All Angels. Haw Bridge, located near Tirley, has a rich history that includes a ferry crossing, a 19th-century toll bridge designed by James Walker, and its subsequent destruction and reconstruction. The original bridge, built in 1825, was designed to replace the ferry service across the River Severn. Tragically, in 1958, the bridge was demolished by a canal barge, resulting in the death of the barge captain. It was rebuilt in its current form in 1961 and remains a vital crossing point on the B4213, connecting Tewkesbury and Staunton. Ferry Crossing: Before the construction of the bridge, a ferry service operated at the site, dating back to at least the 13th century. 1825 Toll Bridge: The original toll bridge, designed by James Walker, who later became president of the Institution of Civil Engineers, opened in 1825. 1958 Barge Incident: A canal barge struck and destroyed the bridge in 1958, leading to the unfortunate death of the barge captain. 1961 Reconstruction: The bridge was rebuilt and reopened in 1961. Current Use: Haw Bridge continues to serve as a crucial crossing point over the River Severn and is part of the B4213 road. The area also features the Haw Bridge Inn, which has historical ties to the Cheltenham Brewery and Wadworth of Devizes, and was significantly impacted by the floods of 2007.